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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Blessed Maria Dina Bélanger
She was the daughter of Olivier Octave Bélanger and Séraphia Matte.
Blessed Maria Dolores Oller Angelats
She was a devoted Catholic nun and a member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, a religious congregation dedicated to...
Blessed Maria Domenica Brun Barbantini
Blessed Maria Droste Zu Vischering
She was born into the wealthy German nobility and had a twin brother named Max.
Blessed Maria Elisabetta Renzi
Blessed Maria Enrichetta Dominici
Blessed Maria Euthymia Üffing
She was one of eleven children born to August Üffing and Maria Schmidt, and grew up in a devout Catholic family in a...
Blessed Maria Fortunata Viti
She was the daughter of Luigi Viti, a gambler and heavy drinker, and Anna Bono.
Blessed Maria Franciszka Siedliska
She was the eldest daughter of Adolf Adam Siedliski and Cecilia Marianna Morawska, who were wealthy and aristocratic...
Blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu
She was born into a humble family of shepherds.
Blessed Maria Gargani
She was the youngest of eight children born to Rocco Gargani and Angiolina De Paola.
Blessed Maria Gengoro
She was born in Kiyota, Japan, and is recognized as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan.
Blessed Maria Karłowska
She was born into a large and pious family, whose faith greatly influenced her own spiritual journey.
Blessed Maria Klemensa Staszewska
She is remembered as a martyr for her unwavering faith and dedication to God.
Blessed Maria Laura Mainetti
She was baptized in Villatico di Colico on 22 August 1939 at the age of just 2 days.
Blessed Maria Louise Merkert
She was the second and last daughter of Anthony Merkert and Maria Barbara Pfitzner, and she was raised in a pious,...
Blessed Maria Ludovica De Angelis
She was the eldest of eight children born into a humble peasant family.
Blessed Maria Luigia Velotti
She was the daughter of Francesco Velotti and Teresa Napoletano.
Blessed Maria Maddalena Martinengo
Blessed Maria Magdalena Fradera Ferragutcasas
She dedicated her life to serving God and her community as a nun.