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 Josep Figuera Rey
He is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been martyred during the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Germán de Carcagente Garrigues Hernández
Blessed Giovanni da Salerno
Blessed Giovanni della Verna
Blessed Guillermo Plaza Hernández
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, leaving a lasting impact through his teachings and...
Blessed Faustino Oteiza Segura
He was the son of Isidoro Oteiza and Angela Segura.
Blessed Narcís Sitjà Basté
Blessed Narcís SitjÖ Basté, also known as Blessed Narcís, was a Catholic priest and member of the Sons of the Holy...
Blessed José María Celaya Badiola
He was baptized at the tender age of one day, a gesture that marked the beginning of his spiritual journey.
Blessed José María Garrigues Hernández
He was born on 12 February 1895 in Carcagente, Valencia, Spain.
Blessed Claude Richard
He chose a life devoted to God and became a Benedictine monk at the monastery in Metz, France.
Blessed John Of Salerno
Blessed John of Salerno, also known as Giovanni da Salerno, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the...
Blessed Falco The Hermit
He was born in the Calabria region of Italy, but later settled in the Abruzzi region, where he spent his life as a...
Blessed Joan Vallés Anguera
He was born on 21 December 1872 in Darmós, Tarragona, Spain.
Blessed Richard Bere
He was the nephew of Richard Bere, who served as the abbot of Glastonbury.
Blessed Florentino Asensio Barroso
From a young age, he displayed exceptional piety and a strong desire to serve God.
Blessed Florentín Felipe Naya
He was the son of Miguel Felipe and Francisca Naya, and he was baptized on the same day of his birth.
Blessed John Of Alvernia
Blessed John of Alvernia, also known as John of Alverna, John of Fermo, and John of La Verna, was born in 1259 in...
Blessed Josep Maria Aragones Mateu
He was born on 21 May 1886 in Tarragona, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and education.
Blessed Lorenzo Palomino Villaescusa
He lived during a tumultuous time in Spanish history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Francisco Lópezgasco Fernándezlargo
He was born on 4 October 1888 in the town of Villacañas, located in the province of Toledo.
Blessed Cayetano Giménez Martín
After his ordination, Father Cayetano dedicated several years to the study of canon law, enhancing his knowledge and...
Blessed Mateo Molinos Coloma
He was born on August 21, 1890, in Forcall, Castellón de la Plana, Spain.
Blessed Antonio Mateo Salamero
He was born on 24 September 1864 in the small town of Torres del Obispo, Huesca, in the province of Aragon, Spain.
Blessed Franz Jägerstätter
Blessed Franz Jágerstátter, also known as Franz Jaegerstaetter, was born on May 20, 1907 in Sankt Radegund,...
Blessed Zbigniew Adam Strzalkowski
His life was dedicated to serving the Church and spreading the message of love and peace.
Blessed Mariano Sierra Almázor
He was born on 25 February 1869 in Alquézar, Huesca, Spain, and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the...
Blessed Michał Tomaszek
He was born on September 23, 1960, in Lekawica, Zywiec, Poland.
Blessed Julián Pozo Ruiz De Samaniego
He was born on January 7, 1903, in Payueta, Alava, Spain.
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Page 178Blessed Martí Tarrés Puigpelat
From a young age, he felt a deep devotion to the Catholic faith and felt called to dedicate his life to God.
Blessed Martín Arbé Barrón
He is honored as a martyr for his faith during the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Martín Donamaría Valencia
He was born on November 3, 1909, in San Martín de Unx, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Martín Erro Ripa
He was born on March 3, 1914, in Viscarret, Navarra, Spain, to a deeply religious family.
Blessed Martín Lumbreras Peralta
He was born on December 8, 1598, in Zaragoza, Spain.
Blessed Martín Martínez Pascual
He was the son of Martín Martínez Callao, a carpenter, and Francisca Pascual Amposta.
Blessed Martín Pozo Díaz
He is also known by his birth name, Martín Pozo Díaz.
Blessed Martín Salinas Cañizares
He was born on May 25, 1895, in Canjáyar, Almería, Spain.
Blessed Mary Assunta
Biography of Blessed Mary Assunta, also known as Assunta Maria Liberta; Maria Assunta Pallotta:
Blessed Mary De Cerevellon
Motivated by profound compassion, she dedicated her life to the spiritual and temporal welfare of enslaved Christians...
Blessed Mary Fontanella
She was born into nobility as one of the eleven children of Count Fontenella of Santena.
Blessed Mary Frances Schervier
She was the daughter of Johann Heinrich Schervier, a wealthy needle-factory owner and vice-mayor of Aachen, and Maria...
Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo
She was born into the Italian nobility but suffered a deep loss when her mother passed away when Mary was just five...
Blessed Mary Magdalene Of Berriz
Born in an unknown year, details about her birth, early life, and family background are unfortunately not available.
Blessed Mary Magdalene Of Carpi
She served as an alms-beggar for her house, dedicating her life to helping those in need.
Blessed Mary Mamala
Born in Spain, she lived during a time of great social and political upheaval.
Blessed Mary Of Colonna
Blessed Mary of Colonna, whose birth dates are unknown, was a Mercedarian nun at the Monastery of the Assumption in...
Blessed Mary Of Jesus Of Berriz
Blessed Mary of Jesus of Berriz, also known as María Sagrario Escribano, was a pious Mercedarian nun who dedicated her...
Blessed Mary Of Oignies
Blessed Mary of Oignies, also known as Maria di Oignies or Marie d'Oignies, was born in 1167 in Nivelles, in the...