The Blesseds
On the path to sainthood, these holy men and women have been recognized by the Church for their heroic virtue. Their lives remind us that holiness is a journey each of us is called to walk.
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Blessed Miroslav Bulešic
He was born on 13 May 1920 in Cabrunici, Svetvincenat, Istarska, Croatia.
Blessed Isidre Torres Balsells
He was born on 27 November 1874 in Blancafort, a small village in the region of Tarragona.
Blessed Edward Kazmierski
He came from a humble background as the son of a poor cobbler in the Archdiocese of Poznan.
Blessed María de la Encarnación Rosal
Blessed Fortunato Velasco Tobar
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed an early inclination towards the priesthood.
Blessed Jarogniew Wojciechowski
He was born on November 5, 1922, in Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland, to a troubled family.
Blessed Rigoberto Aquilino De Anta Barrio
He was born on January 4, 1894, in the town of Sax, Alicante, Spain.
Blessed Edward Klinik
He grew up in a devout Catholic family in the archdiocese of Poznan.
Blessed Veronica Antal
She was the eldest of four children in her family and was raised in a home deeply rooted in the Christian faith.
Blessed Franciszek Kesy
He was the son of a carpenter who moved his family to Poznan in search of work.
Blessed André Fardeau
Born on 19 November 1761 in Soucelles, Maine-et-Loire, France, André's life was marked by unwavering dedication to his...
Blessed Lorenzo Lizasoáin Lizaso
He was the son of Miguel Ángel Lizasoain and Francisca Lizaso.
Blessed Antonio De Blanes
While specific details about his early life, such as his date of birth and representation, remain unknown, the legacy...
Blessed Félix González Tejedor
He joined the Salesians at Carabanchel Alto in Madrid, Spain, and made his vows on 13 September 1907.
Blessed Luis Almécija Lázaro
He came from a devout farming family and was baptized just three days after his birth.
Blessed Czeslaw Jozwiak
He received his education from the Salesians and became an active member of the Salesian youth oratory.
Blessed Maksymilian Binkiewicz
He displayed remarkable intelligence and a deep devotion to Catholicism from a young age.
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Page 138Blessed José Muñoz Calvo
He was born on 30 July 1936 in Alhama de Granada, Spain, and his life was tragically cut short on the same day in 1936...
Blessed José Muñoz Quero
Born on August 29, 1876, in Mecina Alfahar, Nechite, Granada, Spain, he dedicated his life to serving God and his...
Blessed José Máximo Moro Briz
He dedicated his life to serving God and the people in his community.
Blessed José Olallo Valdés
At the age of one month, he was abandoned and left at the Saint Joseph orphanage in Havana.
Blessed José Otín Aquilué
He was an exceptional individual who, throughout his life, demonstrated great dedication to his faith and service to...
Blessed José Otín Aquilé
Blessed José Pampliega Santiago
He was born on 26 August 1912 in the town of Cañizar de Argaño, located in the province of Burgos, Spain.
Blessed José Pascual Carda Saporta
He was ordained as a priest on August 12, 1918, and became a member of the Diocesan Laborer Priests of the Sacred Heart...
Blessed José Peris Ramos
He was born on 2 February 1869 in Vélez-Málaga, Malaga, Spain, and dedicated his life to serving God and his community...
Blessed José Perpiñá Nácher
Born on 22 February 1911 in Sueca, Valencia, he grew up to become a remarkable individual with varied accomplishments...
Blessed José Pineda Cejas
He was born on February 13, 1900, in Puente Genil, Córdoba, Spain.
Blessed José Piquer Arnáu
He was born on 27 October 1881 in Onda, Castellón, Spain.
Blessed José Polo Benito
He was born on 27th January 1879 in Salamanca, Spain.
Blessed José Prats Sanjuán
He was born on 31 July 1874 in Catí, a municipality in the province of Castellón, Spain.
Blessed José Prieto Fuentes
He was born on May 14, 1913, in the small town of Valleluengo, located in the province of Zamora, Spain.
Blessed José Pérez Fernández
Born on September 4, 1912, in Sorbas, Almería, he grew up in a deeply Catholic environment.
Blessed José Pérez González
He was born on January 5, 1907, in Sobradillo, Salamanca, Spain.
Blessed José Quintas Durán
He was born on 21 November 1914 in Almería, Spain.
Blessed José Ramón Ferragud Girbes
From an early age, he exhibited strong faith and devotion to the Catholic Church.