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 168Blessed Maria Bolognesi
She was born on October 21, 1924, in Bosaro, Rovigo, Italy, into a humble family.
Blessed Maria Bárbara Maix
She lived during a time of political unrest, and due to the political reasons in her homeland, she was exiled from...
Blessed Maria Candida Of The Eucharist
She was the daughter of Pietro Barba, an appellate court judge.
Blessed Maria Candida dell’Eucaristia Barba
Blessed Maria Caridad Brader
She was the only child of Joseph Sebastian Brader and Maria Anna Carolina Zahner, and she...
Blessed Maria Carme Fradera Ferragutcasas
She was born on October 25, 1895, in Riudarenas, Girona, Spain.
Blessed Maria Catalina Troiani
She was the third of four children born to Tommaso Troiani and Teresa Panici.
Blessed Maria Caterina di Santa Rosa da Viterbo
Blessed Maria Clara Of The Child Jesus
She was baptized with the name Libânia, but later took the religious name Sister Maria Clara of the Child Jesus when...
Blessed Maria Clementina Anuarite Nengapeta
Blessed Maria Corsini Beltrame Quattrocchi
Her father was a royal army captain of grenadiers, which resulted in the family moving frequently to different Italian...
Blessed Maria Cristina Di Savoia
She was the youngest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia and Archduchess Maria Teresa of Austria-Este, and...
Blessed Maria Crocifissa Curcio
She was the seventh child among ten siblings, born to Salvatore Curcio and Concetta Franzú.
Blessed Maria Crocifissa Satellico
Blessed Maria Crucified Satellico
She was the daughter of Piero Satellico and Lucia Mander and grew up in the house of her maternal uncle, who was a...
Blessed Maria De La Cabeza
She lived during the 12th century and dedicated her life to serving God and helping those in need.
Blessed Maria De Puiggraciós Badia Flaquer
Blessed Maria de Puiggraciós Badia Flaquer, also known as Sister Maria del Patrocini de Sant Josep, was a Carmelite nun...
Blessed Maria De Requesens
Despite her privileged upbringing, Maria felt a deep calling to dedicate her life to serving the poor and marginalized...
Blessed Maria Del Carmen Of The Child Jesus
She was born into a pious family and grew up in a deeply religious environment.
Blessed Maria Del Paradiso
Born into obscurity, her specific origins remain unrecorded in the historical accounts.