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 152Blessed Leoncio Pérez Nebreda
He was baptized and raised in a devout Catholic family, which instilled in him a strong faith from a young age.
Blessed Leoncio Pérez Ramos
He was born into a poor peasant family, but despite humble beginnings, he possessed a genuine desire to serve God and...
Blessed Leone
Blessed Leone Wetmański
Blessed Leonella Sgorbati
She was the youngest of three children born to Carlo Sgorbati and Giovannina Teresa Vigilini.
Blessed Leonianus Of Autun
Blessed Leonianus of Autun, also known as Leonianus of Gaul, was a lay man who lived during the 6th century.
Blessed Leonid Feodorov
He grew up in a Russian Orthodox family, raised by his mother, Liubova Dimitrievna, as his father had passed away when...
Blessed Leonid F’odorov
Blessed Leontius Of Rostov
Blessed Leontius of Rostov, also known as Leontius of Kiev, is recognized as a significant figure in the history of the...
Blessed Leopold Of Gaiche
Blessed Leopold of Gaiche, also known as Giovanni Croci or Leopold Croci, was born on October 30, 1732, in Gaiche di...
Blessed Leopoldina Naudet
She was the daughter of a French father and a German mother.
Blessed Leopoldo da Gaiche Croci
Blessed Leovigildo Ávalos González
He faithfully served the Posadas community, dedicating his life to the spiritual guidance and upliftment of his...
Blessed Levkadia Harasymiv
She was born on September 30, 1911, in Rudnyky, Lviv District, Ukraine, as Levkadia Harasymiv.
Blessed León Alesanco Maestro
He was born on 22 May 1882 in San Millán de la Cogolla, La Rioja, Spain.
Blessed Libania Of Busano
Blessed Libania of Busano, also known as Libania of Barbania, was born into the noble family of Lord Armerico of...
Blessed Liberio González Nombela
He was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to serving God and His people.
Blessed Liborius Wagner
Raised in a Protestant family, Liborius pursued his education in various cities including Mühlhausen, Leipzig, Gotha,...
Blessed Liceria Of Sens
Blessed Liceria of Sens, also known as Saint Liceria, was a nun and martyr whose life remains shrouded in mystery.
Blessed Licinius
Little is known about his early life and background.