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 161Blessed Maddalena Caterina Morano
At a young age of eight, she experienced the sad loss of her father and older sister, leaving her family in a difficult...
Blessed Maddalena Panattieri
Blessed Maddalena The Greater
She was born on a date that is not specified and her early life remains largely unknown.
Blessed Maddallena Of The Conception
Blessed Maddallena of the Conception, also known as Magdalene, was a devout Mercedarian nun who resided at the...
Blessed Madeleinefrançoise De Justamond
She entered the novitiate in Avignon, France in 1772, demonstrating her deep commitment to her faith and desire to...
Blessed Madeleinethérèse Talieu
She was born on 13 September 1746 in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.
Blessed Mafalda
Blessed Mafalda Of Portugal
Blessed Mafalda of Portugal, also known as Blessed Mafalda of Arouca, was born in 1184 in Portugal.
Blessed Magdalen Albrizzi
After the passing of her parents, Magdalen felt a strong calling to devote herself entirely to a life of prayer and...
Blessed Magdalen Panattieri
At the young age of 20, she became a Tertiary of the Sisters of Penance of Saint Dominic.
Blessed Magdalena Kiyota Bokusai
She was married to Blessed Simon Kiyota Bokusai and both of them were known for their strong faith and commitment to...
Blessed Magdalena Minami
Born into the ordinary life of a Japanese family, she embraced the vocation of married life, uniting her existence with...
Blessed Magí Albaigés Escoda
He was born on 23 May 1889 in Albi, Lleida, Spain, to a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Maisam Pho Inpèng
He is recognized as a martyr for his unwavering faith and dedication to the Catholic Church.
Blessed Maksymilian Binkiewicz
He displayed remarkable intelligence and a deep devotion to Catholicism from a young age.
Blessed Malgorzata Szewczyk
She came from a deeply religious family but tragically lost both of her parents at a young age, with her father passing...
Blessed Mamerto Carchano Y Carchano
He was born on July 21, 1879, in Elche de la Sierra, a town in the province of Albacete.
Blessed Mamerto Esquiú Y Medina
He was the son of Santiago Esquiú and María de las Nieves Medina.
Blessed Mancius Araki Kyuzaburo
Residing within the vibrant yet perilous Christian community of Nagasaki during a period of intense anti-Christian...
Blessed Mancius Of Saint Thomas
Blessed Mancius of Saint Thomas, also known as Mancius Shibata, was a Dominican friar and martyr who was born in 1600...