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 155Blessed Louis Alexander Alphonse Brisson
He was the only child of Toussaint and Savine Brisson.
Blessed Louis Allemand
He dedicated his life to the service of the Catholic Church, making significant contributions as a canon lawyer,...
Blessed Louis De Halles
Unfortunately, not much is known about his early life, including his exact birth date, representation, and the names of...
Blessed Louis Leroy
He answered the call to priesthood and selflessly served as a missionary in Laos.
Blessed Louis Of Mercy
Blessed Louis of Mercy, also known as Ludovico della Pieta, was a contemplative Mercidarian at the convent of Saint...
Blessed Louis Rafiringa
He was born on November 3, 1856, in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Blessed Louis Tezza
He was the only son of Augustine Tezza, a physician, and Catherine Nedwiedt.
Blessed Louis-Wulphy Huppy
Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau
Blessed Louisantoinerose Ormières Lacase
He dedicated his life to the service of God and was ordained as a priest in the diocese of Carcassonne, France on 21...
Blessed Louisarmandjoseph Adam
Blessed Louis-Armand-Joseph Adam was a Franciscan Capuchin priest born on 19 December 1741 in Rouen, Seine-Maritime,...
Blessed Louise Bessay De La Voûte
She is remembered as a martyr of the French Revolution, having been executed during the religious persecutions of that...
Blessed Louise Degli Albertoni
She lived a life dedicated to the service of others and is celebrated for her extraordinary acts of charity and...
Blessed Louise Of Savoy
Blessed Louise of Savoy, also known as Luisa, was born on December 28, 1462, into the noble family of Savoy as the...
Blessed Louise Poirier Épouse Barré
She was born on February 22, 1754, in Le Longeron, a small village in the region of Maine-et-Loire.
Blessed Louise de Savoie
Blessed Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance
Blessed Louisethérèse De Montaignac De Chauvance
Born on 14 May 1820 in Le Havre-de-Grâce, Seine Maritime, France, she came from a noble background as the fifth child...
Blessed Louisfrançois Lebrun
He was born on April 4, 1744, in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France.
Blessed Louiswulphy Huppy
He dedicated his life to the service of God and became a priest in the diocese of Limoges, France.