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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Blessed Lucien Botovasoa
At the age of 10, in 1918, he received the sacrament of baptism, and four years later, at the age of 14, he made his...
Blessed Lucien Galan
Born on 9 December 1921 in Golinhac, Aveyron, France, Lucien dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel and serving the...
Blessed Lucinio Fontanil Medina
At the age of 30, he joined the Franciscan Capuchins in 1914 and took the name Primitivo di Villamizar.
Blessed Lucio Del Rio
He was born in 1242 and lived a devout life dedicated to his faith.
Blessed Lucio Martínez Mancebo
Blessed Lucio Of Savoy
A man deeply dedicated to his faith, Lucio felt a calling to join the Mercedarians, a religious order committed to...
Blessed Lucrezia Elena Cevoli
Blessed Lucy Bufalari
Born into the faithful, her specific birth date and place remain unrecorded in historical accounts.
Blessed Lucy Of Narni
Blessed Lucy of Narni, also known as Lucy Brocolelli, Lucy de Alessio, Lucia Broccadelli, or Lucia Brocadelli, was born...
Blessed Luczja Heymann
She grew up in a devout Catholic family and from an early age, Luczja felt called to serve God and others.
Blessed Ludovica
Blessed Ludovico De La Pena
Born in an unknown date, Ludovico dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow brothers and sisters.
Blessed Ludovico Morbioli
He was one of six children born to the lower middle-class family of Francesco Antonio and Agnes Morbioli.
Blessed Ludovicus Baba
He was a devout member of the Secular Franciscans and served as a catechist, dedicating his life to spreading the...
Blessed Ludovicus Maki Soetsu
As a devoted member of this lay religious family, he embodied the Franciscan spirit of humility and service in his...
Blessed Ludovicus Minami
Orphaned in his youth, he was adopted by the devout couple, Blessed Magdalena Minami and Blessed Ioannes Minami...
Blessed Ludovicus Sasada
He served as a priest and is recognized as a martyr for his unwavering faith.
Blessed Ludovicus Yakichi
Born in Japan, his specific birth date and location remain unrecorded in historical accounts.