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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BlessedsSaint Bartholomew, Apostle
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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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Blessed Marguerite de Lorraine-Vaudémont
Blessed Margueriteeléonore De Justamond
Born in France, her life was dedicated to the contemplative and monastic vocation within the Cistercian tradition,...
Blessed Margueritemarieanne De Rocher
She is revered as one of the Martyrs of Orange.
Blessed Margueriterose De Gordon
She was born on 29 September 1733 in Mondragon, Vaucluse, France.
Blessed Margueritethérèse Charensol
She belonged to the Sacramentine Order of nuns, dedicating her life to the worship and adoration of the Blessed...
Blessed Maria Adeodata Pisani
She was the daughter of Baron Benedict Pisani Mompalao Cuzker and Vincenza Carrano.
Blessed Maria Alvarez Marco
Not much is known about her early life, including her exact date of birth.
Blessed Maria Angela Astorch
She was raised in a devoutly religious family and grew up with a deep sense of piety.
Blessed Maria Angela Truszkowska
Blessed Maria Angeles Of Saint Joseph
She was the youngest of eleven children of Manual and Lorenza Valtierra, but unfortunately, six of her siblings died...
Blessed Maria Anna Blondin
She was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Blondin and Marie Rose Limoges.
Blessed Maria Anna Kratochwil
She was born on 21 August 1881 in Ostrava (also known as Witkowice), located in the Ostravský kraj region of Poland...
Blessed Maria Anna Rosa Caiani
From a young age, Maria felt a strong call to religious life and service.
Blessed Maria Anna Sala
She was the fifth child of Giovanni and Giovannina Sala, born into a devout and pious family.
Blessed Maria Antonia Grillo Michel
Blessed Maria Antonina Kratochwil
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta
Blessed Maria Asuncion
She was the daughter of Anacleto González and María del Rosario Trujillano.
Blessed Maria Bagnesi
She was a happy and beautiful child, although frequently neglected by her mother who often left her to the care of...
Blessed Maria Bartolomea Bagnesi