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 186Blessed Miguel Goñi Ariz
He was born on April 27, 1902, in Imarcoain, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Miguel Grau Antolí
He was born on 22 November 1869 in Herbés, Castellón, Spain.
Blessed Miguel Gómez Loza
He was born into a peasant family and unfortunately, his father died when he was very young.
Blessed Miguel Léibar Garay
He was a man committed to his faith and dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church.
Blessed Miguel Menéndez García
He was born on June 29, 1885, in San Julián de Quintana, Belmonte, Asturias, Spain.
Blessed Miguel Molina De La Torre
He was born on May 17, 1887, in Montilla, Córdoba, Spain.
Blessed Miguel Oscoz Arteta
He was born on February 9, 1912, in Artazu, a town in the Navarra region of Spain.
Blessed Miguel Romero Rojas
He lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, which eventually led to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Miguel San Román Fernández
He was born on August 12, 1879, in Tábara, Zamora, Spain.
Blessed Miguel Solas Del Val
He was born on 8 May 1890 in Briviesca, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Miguel Tiu Imul
He was born on September 5, 1941, in the town of La Montaña in Parraxtut, Sacapulas, Quiché.
Blessed Miguel Zarragua Iturrízaga
He was baptized on the same day at the church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Yorreta.
Blessed Mikel Beltoja
He received his theological training under the guidance of Bishop Ernest Çoba of Shkodrô, who recognized Mikel's deep...
Blessed Mikel Suma
He displayed a deep interest in scholarly pursuits from a young age and pursued his studies in philosophy and theology...
Blessed Milagros Ortells Gimeno
She is remembered and venerated for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
Blessed Miles Gerard
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church during a tumultuous period in English history when...
Blessed Millán Garde Serrano
He studied at the seminary of Cuenca, where he obtained his priestly ordination on 21 December 1901.
Blessed Milo Of Benevento
Blessed Milo of Benevento, also known as Milo of Auvergne or Milone, was a revered Catholic figure of the eleventh...
Blessed Milo Of Fontenelle
Blessed Milo of Fontenelle, also known as Milo of Breteuil, was born to the Frankish nobility in the early 8th century.
Blessed Milon Of Thérouanne
Blessed Milon of Thérouanne, also known as Milon of Sélincourt, Milon of Dommartin, and Milo, was a revered...