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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BlessedsSaint Bartholomew, Apostle
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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 158Blessed Ludwik Bartosik
He was the eldest son of Wojciech, a poor shoemaker, and Wiktoria Tomczyk.
Blessed Ludwik Mzyk
He was the fifth of ten children born into a devout Catholic family, and his father worked as a coal miner.
Blessed Ludwik Roch Gietyngier
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and exhibited a strong faith from a young age.
Blessed Luigi Beltrame Quattrocchi
He was the son of Carlo and Francesca Quattrocchi and grew up in a deeply religious family that instilled in him a...
Blessed Luigi Biraghi
He was the fifth of eight children in his family.
Blessed Luigi Blanc
He lived during the thirteenth century and dedicated his life to the mission of rescuing Christians who were enslaved...
Blessed Luigi Boccardo
He was the brother and godson of Blessed Giovanni Maria Boccardo.
Blessed Luigi Caburlotto
From a young age, Luigi felt a calling to serve the Lord and dedicated his life to the priesthood.
Blessed Luigi Campidello
He was the fourth of six children born to Joseph and Filomena Belpani.
Blessed Luigi Conciso
Not much is known about his early life, including his birth details, but his contributions to the Mercedarian order and...
Blessed Luigi Maria Monti
He was the eighth of eleven children, and his father died when Luigi was just twelve years old.
Blessed Luigi Monza
He came from a humble farming family and felt a calling to the priesthood from a young age.
Blessed Luigi Novarese
He was one of six children born into a farming family.
Blessed Luigi Rabatà
Blessed Luigi Talamoni
Immediately after his birth, Luigi was baptized into the Catholic faith.
Blessed Luigi Tezza
Blessed Luigi Variara
He was the son of Peter Variara, whose deep devotion to the Catholic Church was sparked by a mission conducted by Saint...
Blessed Luigj Prendushi
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church, becoming a shining example of faith and devotion.
Blessed Luis Aguirre Bilbao
Orphaned at a young age, Luis faced many hardships in his early life.
Blessed Luis Almécija Lázaro
He came from a devout farming family and was baptized just three days after his birth.