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 Marie-Thérèse de Soubiran La Louvière
Blessed Marieanastasie De Roquard
She was born on 5 October 1749 in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.
Blessed Marieanne Béguinroyal
She was born in 1736 in Bouvante, a small village in the Dråme region of France.
Blessed Marieanne Depeyre
Born on 2 October 1756 in the village of Tulette, located in the Dråme region of France, she dedicated her life to...
Blessed Marieanne Doux
She was born on April 8, 1739, in Bollène, Vaucluse, France.
Blessed Marieanne Hacher Du Bois
She lived during a tumultuous period in French history, marked by the French Revolution, which saw widespread...
Blessed Marieanne Lambert
She was born on 17 August 1742 in Pierrelatte, a town located in the Dråme department of France.
Blessed Marieannemadeleine De Guilhermier
She was born on 29 June 1733 in the town of Bollène, Vaucluse, France, and grew up in a pious Catholic family.
Blessed Mariecatherine De Saintaugustin
Blessed Marie-Catherine de Saint-Augustin, also known as Catherine Symon of Longprey, Marie-Catherine Simon de Longpré,...
Blessed Marieclaire Du Bac
Born on 9th January 1727 in Laudun, Gard, France, she dedicated her life to serving God and educating young women.
Blessed Marieclotilde Blanc
Martino Blanc or Sister Saint Martin, was a Sacramentine nun who was martyred during the French Revolution.
Blessed Mariecéline Of The Presentation
Blessed Marie-Celine of the Presentation, also known as Jeanne-Germaine Castang, Joan Germana Castang, and Marie-Céline...
Blessed Marieelisabeth Pélissier
Teoctisto Pélissier or Sister Théotiste of the Blessed Sacrament, was born on 15 April 1741 in Bollène, a town in the...
Blessed Mariegabriellefrançoisesuzanne De Gaillard De Lavaldène
Matteo de Gaillard de la Valdène, or Sister Iphigénie of Saint Matthew, was a Sacramentine nun who was martyred during...
Blessed Mariegertrude De Ripert Dalauzier
She was a devout Catholic and joined the Ursuline order, dedicating her life to serving God and others.
Blessed Marielouise Du Verdier De La Sorinière
She lived during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, a time when the Catholic Church faced severe...
Blessed Marielouise Trichet
She was the fourth of eight children born to Julien, a court magistrate, and Françoise Lecocq, a notably pious mother.
Blessed Marielouiseélisabeth De Lamoignon De Dolé De Champlâtreux
She was the wife of Chrétien François de Lamoignon de Basville, a prominent politician during the time of the French...
Blessed Mariemadeleine Justamond
She was a devout Catholic and dedicated her life to serving God as an Ursuline nun.
Blessed Mariemarguerite Bonnet
She was born on 18 June 1719 in Sérignan, Vaucluse, France.