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 156Blessed Louiszéphirin Moreau
Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau, also known as Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau of Saint-Hyacinthe, was born on April 1,...
Blessed Louisédouard Cestac
Blessed Louis-Édouard Cestac was born on January 6, 1801, in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.
Blessed Luc Of Roucy
Blessed Luc of Roucy, also known as Luc Bartholomew, Luc of Cuissy, or Lucas, was born in the late 11th century in...
Blessed Luc Sy
He was born in Ban Pha Håk, Xieng Khouang, Laos, in 1938.
Blessed Luca Belludi
Blessed Luca Da Toro
Little is known about his early life and birth details.
Blessed Luca Passi
He hailed from a noble family in Venice and devoted his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.
Blessed Lucas Martín Puente
He was born on September 20, 1908, in Castroceniza, a town located in Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Lucchese Modestini da Poggibonsi
Blessed Luchesius
In his early years, he lived spiritually indifferent, devoting himself exclusively to worldly pursuits as a grocer
Blessed Lucia Bufalari
Blessed Lucia Of Settefonti
Blessed Lucia of Settefonti, also known as Lucia of Ozzana Emilia, was a twelfth-century nun in the Camaldolese...
Blessed Lucia Of Valcaldara
Blessed Lucia of Valcaldara, also known as Lucia of Norcia, was born in 1370 in Norcia, Perugia, Italy, to a wealthy...
Blessed Lucia Of Verona
Blessed Lucia of Verona, also known as Lucia of Verona, was a devout and charitable woman, recognized for her piety and...
Blessed Lucia Yakichi
Lay woman in the archdiocese of Nagasaki, Japan.
Blessed Lucia da Caltagirone
Blessed Lucia da Narni Broccadelli
Blessed Luciano Hernández Ramírez
He was born on January 7, 1909, in San Miguel el Alto, Jalisco, México.
Blessed Luciano Verdejo Acuña
He was born on October 26, 1885, in Almeria, Spain, and lived a faithful and devoted life as a husband and father.
Blessed Lucie Khambang
She was the beloved daughter of James and Mary Dam May Li.