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 171Blessed Maria Teresa Fasce
Growing up, she developed a deep love for Augustinian spirituality and was fascinated by the life and spiritual journey...
Blessed Maria Teresa Of Jesus
Her life was marked by profound experiences of faith and a strong calling to the religious life.
Blessed Maria Teresa od Dzieciątka Jezus Kowalska
Blessed Maria Therese Von Wüllenweber
Born to the German nobility, the eldest of five daughters of Baron Theodor von Wüllenweber.
Blessed Maria Theresia Ledóchowska
She was born into the Austrian nobility as the daughter of Count Anton Ledóchowski and Josephine Salis-Zizers, who were...
Blessed Maria Theresia Scherer
Blessed Maria Theresia von Jesus Gerhardinger
Blessed Maria Tuci
She grew up in a devout Catholic family and received her education at a Stigmatine school.
Blessed Maria Virgo Stollenwerk
Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata
Blessed Maria Yi Seong
She was married to Saint Franciscus Ch'oe Kyong-Hwan, with whom she shared a deep faith and love for their Catholic...
Blessed Maria degli Angeli Fontanella
Blessed Maria od Jezusa Ukrzyżowanego Karłowska
Blessed Maria od Pana Jezusa Dobrego Pasterza Siedliska
Blessed Maria von den Aposteln von Wüllenweber
Blessed Mariam Vattalil
She was the second child of Paily and Eliswa of Vattalil.
Blessed Marian Górecki
At the age of 17, he joined the army to fight in the Polish-Bolshevik war.
Blessed Marian Konopinski Poznan
As a priest and vicar-general of the archdiocese of Poznan, he dedicated his life to serving God and his community.