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 150Blessed Lambert Of Neuwerk
Blessed Lambert of Neuwerk, also known as Lambert of Rottenbuch, was a renowned Augustinian Canon Regular who dedicated...
Blessed Lambert Péloguin Of Vence
Tragically, his mother passed away during childbirth, leaving Lambert without a maternal figure in his life.
Blessed Lambert Roesenveld
He served as the Mayor of Haarlem during a tumultuous period marked by religious conflict.
Blessed Lanfranc
Blessed Lanfranc Of Canterbury
Blessed Lanfranc of Canterbury, also known simply as Lanfranc, was born around the year 1005 in Pavia, Italy.
Blessed Lanfranco Beccari
1124 in Gropello, Pavia, Italy.
Blessed Lanuino
Blessed Lanunio
Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth or the circumstances surrounding his decision...
Blessed Laura Vicuña
She was the daughter of Jose Domingo Vicuña and Mercedes Pino.
Blessed Laureano Pérez Carrascal
He dedicated his life to serving God and his people through the ministry.
Blessed Laurence Humphrey
From a young age, Laurence displayed a deep piety and an eagerness to study religious texts, dedicating much of his...
Blessed Laurence Loricatus
Raised in a military environment, Laurence was trained to become a soldier.
Blessed Laurent Bâtard
He is honored as one of the Martyrs of Anjou and his feast day is celebrated on 2 January.
Blessed Laurentius Pak Chwideuk
Born around 1769 in Myeoncheon, Chungcheong-do, South Korea, he became passionately devoted to his newfound faith and...
Blessed Laurentí Basil Matas
He made his profession on 20 October 1907, embracing the religious life within the Capuchin Order.
Blessed Lavrentia Harasymiv
Blessed Lawrence Richardson
He received his education at Brasenose College, Oxford, where he displayed great intellect and a deep interest in...
Blessed Lazare Tiersot
He joined the Carthusians on 18 December 1769 and became a member of the monastery of Fontenay, France.
Blessed Lazarus The Stylite
He achieved this extraordinary feat by choosing to live without shelter atop a series of columns for many years,...
Blessed Lazër Shantoja
Born in Albania, his path to priesthood led him to study at the Pontifical French Seminary in Rome and later to pursue...