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 163Blessed Manuel Gutiérrez Martín
He is celebrated as one of the Oblate Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Manuel Gómez Contioso
His unwavering faith and commitment to his vocation led him to martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Manuel Gómez González
He was ordained as a priest in 1902 in the archdiocese of Braga, Portugal.
Blessed Manuel Jové Bonet
He dedicated himself to the service of God and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by...
Blessed Manuel Legua Martí
He was born on 23 April 1875 in the town of Alaquàs, Valencia, located in Spain.
Blessed Manuel Llop Plana
He was born on 1 January 1896 in La Mata de Morella, a small town in the region of Castellón, Spain.
Blessed Manuel Lucas Ibañez
Born on June 11, 1879, in El Fondón, Almeria, Spain, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.
Blessed Manuel Luque Ramos
Born on 6 March 1893 in Marchena, Sevilla, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and lived with his widowed mother.
Blessed Manuel López Álvarez
He was born into a humble peasant family and was baptized on the day of his birth.
Blessed Manuel Martín Sierra
He was born on October 2, 1892, in Churriana de la Vega, Granada, Spain.
Blessed Manuel Marín Pérez
He was born on 7 November 1904 in Encinasola de Comendadores, Salamanca, Spain.
Blessed Manuel Mateo Calvo
He was born on October 5, 1902, in the town of Aliaga, Teruel, Spain.
Blessed Manuel Medina Olmos
He was the son of Juan Medina Garzón and Pilar Olmos Núñez.
Blessed Manuel Miguel Sánchez
He was born on 29 July 1876 in the town of Los Santos in Salamanca, Spain.
Blessed Manuel Montilla Cañete
He was born on January 16, 1919, in Puente Gentil, a small town in Córdoba.
Blessed Manuel Moreno Martínez
He dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings, committed to the principles and teachings of the...
Blessed Manuel Navarro Martínez
He was a devoted priest who served in the Diocese of Almería.
Blessed Manuel Olay Colunga
He lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, marked by the onset of the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Manuel Palacios Rodríguez
Born into the ordinary rhythms of family life, he married Luisa Monrabá Canela on 4 October 1909, and together they...
Blessed Manuel Requejo Pérez
He was born on November 10, 1872, in Aranda de Duero, Burgos, Spain.