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 181Blessed Matilde Del Sagrado Corazón Téllez Robles
Matilde Tellez Robles was born on 30 May 1841 in Robledillo de la Vera, Cáceres, Spain.
Blessed Matteo Carreri
Blessed Matteo De Lana
Not much is known about his early life, including his date of birth or the details of his family background.
Blessed Matteo Guimerà
Blessed Matthaeus Choe Ingil
He was born in Seoul, South Korea, in the year 1764, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Matthew Carreri
He joined the Dominican Order in his hometown in the year 1440, dedicating his life to the service of God and the...
Blessed Matthew Flathers
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church during a time of intense persecution for Catholics...
Blessed Matthew Lambert
He was born in Wexford, Ireland, and worked as a baker throughout his life.
Blessed Matthew Malaventino
Although limited information is available about his early life, his unwavering faith and selfless actions in the face...
Blessed Matthew Of Agrigento
Blessed Matthew of Agrigento, also known as Matthew Guimerà or Matteo Cimarra, was a Franciscan friar and a prominent...
Blessed Matthew Of Albano
Blessed Matthew of Albano, also known as Matthew of Thury, was a renowned figure in the Catholic Church during the 12th...
Blessed Matthia Dei Nazzarei
She was the only child of Count Gualtiero Nazarei and his wife Sibilla, both belonging to the nobility.
Blessed Matthias
Blessed Matthias Of Arima
Blessed Matthias of Arima, also known as Matthias of Omura or Mattia, was a layman catechist who dedicated his life to...
Blessed Matthias Of Nagasaki
Blessed Matthias of Nagasaki, also known as Blessed Matthias of Kazusagoko, was a devout layman who lived during the...
Blessed Matthias Shobara Ichizaemon
He was born around 1587 in Aki, which is now part of modern-day Hiroshima, Japan.
Blessed Mattia Nazareni
Blessed Maturinmarie Pitri
Little is known about his early life, but it is known that he was drafted into the French army and served in Italy...
Blessed Matías Cardona Meseguer
Blessed Matías Cardonameseguer
He was the son of Narciso Cardona and Domenica Meseguer.