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 166Blessed Margaret Ball
She was born around 1515 in Skreen, Meath, Ireland.
Blessed Margaret Colonna
She was the daughter of Prince Odo Colonna of Palestrina, but tragically lost both her parents at a young age.
Blessed Margaret Of Cashel
Blessed Margaret of Cashel was a lay woman hailing from the diocese of Cashel in Ireland.
Blessed Margaret Of Faenza
Blessed Margaret of Faenza, also known as Margarita of Faenza, Margherita of Faenza, or Marguerite of Faenza, was a...
Blessed Margaret Of Hohenfels
Blessed Margaret of Hohenfels, also known as Margarita, Margherita, or Marguerite, was a noblewoman born into a...
Blessed Margaret Of Lorraine
Blessed Margaret of Lorraine, also known as Margaret Lotarynska, Margarita of Lorraine, Margherita of Lorraine,...
Blessed Margaret Of Louvain
Blessed Margaret of Louvain, also known as Marguerite la Fiere, Margaret la Fière, Margaret van Leuven, Margaret van...
Blessed Margaret Of Ravenna
Blessed Margaret of Ravenna, also known as Margaret Molli, Margarita, Margherita, and Marguerite, was born on May 8,...
Blessed Margaret Of Savoy
Blessed Margaret of Savoy, born into the nobility as the daughter of Amadeo of Savoy, Lord of Piedmont and titular...
Blessed Margaret Of Vauleduc
Blessed Margaret of Vauleduc, also known as Margarita, Margherita, or Marguerite, was born as the daughter of Duke...
Blessed Margaret Pole
She was the niece of King Edward IV and King Richard III of England, making her part of the royal Plantagenet family.
Blessed Margareta Ebner
She was born into wealth around 1291 in Donauwörth, Bavaria, Germany.
Blessed Margareta Kratz
She was born around the year 1430 in Scharfenstein, Germany.
Blessed Margaretha Flesch
She was the daughter of an oil-seed miller and was the oldest of seven children.
Blessed Margarita De Maturana
She was one of five children born to Juana Ortiz de Zarate and Vicente Lopez de Maturana, and she had...
Blessed Margarita Josefa Noguera Manubens
She was born on 3 July 1870 in Manresa, Barcelona, Spain.
Blessed Margherita Colonna
Blessed Margherita Tornielli
She was born in Novara, Italy, and her life was characterized by deep piety and a commitment to her religious vocation.
Blessed Margherita di Savoia
Blessed Marguerite Rutan
She was born on 23 April 1736 in Metz, Moselle, France.