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 164Blessed Manuel Sancho Aguilar
He is known for his martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Manuel Santiago Y Santiago
He was born on October 6, 1916, in the town of Donado, Zamora, Spain.
Blessed Manuel Sanz Domínguez
He was a member of the Order of Saint Jerome and was renowned for his work as a restorer.
Blessed Manuel Seguralópez
He was born on January 22, 1881, in Almonacid de la Sierra, Zaragoza, Spain.
Blessed Manuel Solé Vallespì
He was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation within the Catholic Church.
Blessed Manuel Solórzano
He was born around 1905 in the town of Suchitoto, located in the Cuscatlán department of El Salvador.
Blessed Manuel Torres Nicolau
He was born on 15 October 1874 in Almacellas, Lleida, Spain.
Blessed Manuel Torró García
He lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Manuel Trachiner Montaña
He dedicated his life to serving God as a brother in the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission.
Blessed Manuel Vázquez Alfalla
He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Granada on 17 December 1892.
Blessed Manuel Vílchez Montalvo
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, ultimately becoming a renowned priest and scholar.
Blessed Manuela De Jesús Arias Espinosa
She was the fifth of eight children in her family, and from an early age, she displayed a deep spirituality and a...
Blessed Manuela Justa Fernández Ibero
She joined the Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of the Holy Family in 1887, and ten years later, in 1896, she made her...
Blessed Manés De Guzmán
He was the son of Felix de Guzman and Blessed Juana of Aza, and he had an illustrious lineage as the older brother of...
Blessed Marcantonio Durando
Blessed Marcel Callo
He was the second of nine children in his family.
Blessed Marcel Denis
He was born on 8 July 1919 in Alençon, Orne, France, and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings...
Blessed Marcelgaucher Labiche De Reignefort
He was born on November 3, 1751, in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France.
Blessed Marceliano Alonso Santamaría
Anthony Mary Claret.
Blessed Marcelina Darowska
Coming from a land-owning Polish family, Marcelina displayed a deep piety and love for prayer from a young age.