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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Page 173Blessed Mariano Suárez Fernández
He was born on 8 October 1910 in San Andrés de Linares, a small village in Asturias, Spain.
Blessed Mariano de Jesús Euse Hoyos
Blessed Marianus Scotus
Little is known about his early life or family background.
Blessed Marie Cluse
She was born on 5 December 1761, in Bouvante, Dråme, France.
Blessed Marie De La Dive Veuve Du Verdier De La Sorinière
Blessed Marie de La Dive, also known as Blessed Marie Du Verdier de La Sorinière, was a married lay woman from the...
Blessed Marie Deluilmartiny
She was the oldest of five children, with one brother and three sisters.
Blessed Marie Lhuilier
She faced significant challenges in her early life, as she lost her parents when she was just a small girl.
Blessed Marie Of The Incarnation
Blessed Marie of the Incarnation, also known as Barbara Aurillot, Barbara Avrillot, Barbe Acarie, Barbe Aurillot, Barbe...
Blessed Marie Poussepin
She was the daughter of a stocking manufacturer and grew up in a pious household.
Blessed Marie Rose Durocher
She was the tenth of eleven children in her family.
Blessed Marie Therese Of Saint Joseph
She was the daughter of a Lutheran Superintendent but later converted to Catholicism, joining the Church on 30 October...
Blessed Marie de Jésus Deluil-Martiny
Blessed Marie de Jésus d’Oultremont
Blessed Marie de la Providence Smet
Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin
Blessed Marie-Louise Trichet
Blessed Marie-Rose Deloye
Blessed Marie-Thérèse Haze