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 165Blessed Marcelino Rebollar Campo
His unwavering faith and dedication to his vocation led him to become a martyr during the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Marcelle
Although little is known about her early life, one thing that stands out about Marcelle is her deep piety and devotion...
Blessed Marcelli Mur Blanch
He was born on 1 April 1882 in Riguepeu, Gers, France, and he dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the...
Blessed Marcelo Spínola Y Maestre
After earning degrees in civil and canon law from the Universities of Granada, Valencia, and Seville on 29 June 1856,...
Blessed Marciano Herrero Martínez
María de Porquera de los Infantes, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Marcin Oprządek
Blessed Marco Antonio Durando
He was born on 22 May 1801 in Mondovi, Italy, and dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow human beings.
Blessed Marco Criado
From an early age, he displayed exceptional intelligence and a thirst for knowledge, distinguishing himself as a clever...
Blessed Marco De Marconi
From a young age, Marco exhibited a deep sense of spirituality and devotion, which led him to join the Order of the...
Blessed Marco Fantuzzi
Blessed Marco Mattia
Not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he had a deep devotion to the Catholic faith from a...
Blessed Marco Of Jativa
Blessed Marco of Jativa, also known as Marco de Torres, was a remarkable figure in the late medieval era who dedicated...
Blessed Marco da Modena Scalabrini
Blessed Marco da Montegallo
Blessed Marco d’Aviano Cristofori
Blessed Marcolino Amanni da Forlì
Blessed Marcolinus Amanni
At the tender age of ten, Marcolinus joined the Dominican Order in Forli and embraced their Rule, which he lived by...
Blessed Marcos García Rodríguez
He was born on September 14, 1905, in the village of Villaviciosa de San Miguel, located in the province of León, Spain.
Blessed Marcos Leyún Goñi
Born on 7 October 1897 in Sansoáin, Navarra, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age...
Blessed Marcos Morón Casas
He was born on 25 April 1899 in the town of Noguera, Teruel, Spain, and dedicated his life to serving God and others...