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 170Blessed Maria Magdalena Vilanova Alsina
At the tender age of three, she received the Sacrament of Confirmation, affirming her commitment to the Catholic faith.
Blessed Maria Mancini
She had a tumultuous personal life, being married twice, first to Baccio Mancini and then Guillermo Spezzalaste.
Blessed Maria Marcelina od Niepokalanego Poczęcia NMP
Blessed Maria Margherita Caiani
Blessed Maria Mercedes Prat
She was baptized on 7 March 1880 and received her First Holy Communion on 30 June 1890.
Blessed Maria Of Bourbon
Blessed Maria of Bourbon, also known as Blessed Maria of France, was a 15th-century French noblewoman closely linked to...
Blessed Maria Of Haarlem
Blessed Maria of Haarlem, also known as Widow Maria of Haarlem, was a devout Catholic woman who lived during the 16th...
Blessed Maria Of The Passion Of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Blessed Maria of the Passion, also known as Maria Grazia Tarallo, was born on 23 September 1866 in Barra, Naples,...
Blessed Maria Phon
She was the daughter of John the Baptist and Catherine Tan Pha, a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Maria Pilar Of Saint Francis Borgia
She was the youngest of eleven children born to Gabino Martinez and Luisa Garcia.
Blessed Maria Raffaella Cimatti
Blessed Maria Repetto
She was the oldest of eleven children in a pious family, where three of her sisters eventually became nuns and one of...
Blessed Maria Ripamonti
She was the youngest of four children in her family, and her father's name was Ferdinando.
Blessed Maria Roqueta Serra
She was born on 20 April 1878 in Gabarra, Lleida, Spain.
Blessed Maria Rosa Fradera Ferragutcasas
She was born on November 20, 1900, in Riudarenas, Girona, Spain.
Blessed Maria Schininà Arezzo
She was born into the Italian nobility as the fifth of eight children of Giambattista Schininà and Rosalia Arezzo.
Blessed Maria Serafina Of The Sacred Heart
From a young age, she exhibited a strong devotion to the Holy Trinity and aspired to live a life of angelic purity and...
Blessed Maria Stella od Najświętszego Sakramentu Mardosewicz and 10 companions
Blessed Maria Teresa Casini
She was the eldest daughter of Tommaso Casini, an engineer, and Melania Rayner.