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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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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

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Blesseds

Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

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Blesseds Celebrated Today

Blessed Miroslav Bulešic

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He was born on 13 May 1920 in Cabrunici, Svetvincenat, Istarska, Croatia.

Blessed Isidre Torres Balsells

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He was born on 27 November 1874 in Blancafort, a small village in the region of Tarragona.

Blessed Edward Kazmierski

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He came from a humble background as the son of a poor cobbler in the Archdiocese of Poznan.

Blessed María de la Encarnación Rosal

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Blessed Fortunato Velasco Tobar

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He grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed an early inclination towards the priesthood.

Blessed Jarogniew Wojciechowski

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He was born on November 5, 1922, in Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland, to a troubled family.

Blessed Rigoberto Aquilino De Anta Barrio

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He was born on January 4, 1894, in the town of Sax, Alicante, Spain.

Blessed Edward Klinik

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He grew up in a devout Catholic family in the archdiocese of Poznan.

Blessed Veronica Antal

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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

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He was the son of a carpenter who moved his family to Poznan in search of work.

Blessed André Fardeau

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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

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He was the son of Miguel Ángel Lizasoain and Francisca Lizaso.

Blessed Antonio De Blanes

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While specific details about his early life, such as his date of birth and representation, remain unknown, the legacy...

Blessed Félix González Tejedor

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He joined the Salesians at Carabanchel Alto in Madrid, Spain, and made his vows on 13 September 1907.

Blessed Luis Almécija Lázaro

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He came from a devout farming family and was baptized just three days after his birth.

Blessed Czeslaw Jozwiak

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He received his education from the Salesians and became an active member of the Salesian youth oratory.

Blessed Maksymilian Binkiewicz

Blessed

He displayed remarkable intelligence and a deep devotion to Catholicism from a young age.

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Blessed Józef Pawlowski

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He was born on 12 August 1890 in Proszowice, Swietokrzyskie, Poland, and dedicated his life to serving God and his...

Blessed Józef Puchala

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He was baptized on the day of his birth and later embarked on a path of religious vocation.

Blessed Józef Stanek

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He was baptized at the tender age of one day and tragically orphaned at the age of six.

Blessed Józef Stepniak

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He was baptized into the Catholic faith at the tender age of one day.

Blessed Józef Straszewski

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He was born on January 18, 1885, in Wloclawek, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland.

Blessed Józef Wojciech Guz

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After completing high school, Józef initially aspired to join the Jesuits but was unfortunately turned down.

Blessed Józef Zaplata

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Despite facing numerous challenges and growing up in poverty, Józef possessed a deep faith and a desire to serve God.

Blessed Józef Zapłata

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Blessed Kamen Vitchev

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He was raised in a devout and orthodox Eastern Rite family and received his early education in Strem.

Blessed Karl Leisner

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In his youth, he studied theology in Münster and was passionate about establishing Catholic youth groups.

Blessed Karol Stepien

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As a child, Karol displayed exceptional intelligence but also had a reputation for being quite unruly.

Blessed Karolina Gerhardinger

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She came from a humble working-class family and received her education from the Augustinian canonesses.

Blessed Karolina Kózka

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Blessed Karoliny Kózkówny

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She was born on August 2, 1898, in Wal-Ruda, Poland, to Jan and Maria Borzechka Kózka, who were farmers.

Blessed Kaspar Stanggassinger

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He was the second of sixteen children born to Kaspar Stanggassinger and Crescencia Hamberger.

Blessed Kasper Gerarz

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He was born in 1544 in the Netherlands, during a time of religious and political tumult in Europe.

Blessed Kasper Of Grimbergen

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Blessed Kasper of Grimbergen, also known as Kaspar, was a Premonstratensian monk and canon of the Grimbergen...

Blessed Katarzyna Faron

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Orphaned at the age of five, she was taken in by childless relatives who raised her with love and care.

Blessed Kazimiera Wolowska

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She was born on September 30, 1879, in Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland, as Kazimiera Wolowska.

Blessed Kazimierz Gostyński

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He dedicated his life to the service of God and his flock, becoming a zealous parish priest and a respected teacher.

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