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 200Blessed Pedro María Ramírez Ramos
He was the son of Ramón Ramírez Flórez and Isabel Ramos.
Blessed Pedro Meca Moreno
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age, he displayed a strong desire to serve God and the Church.
Blessed Pedro Mesonero Rodríguez
He grew up in a deeply Catholic family and from a young age felt called to the religious life.
Blessed Pedro Of Alcobaça
Blessed Pedro of Alcobaça, also known as Pedro Hispano or Pedro Portuguese, was a pious Cistercian monk who lived in...
Blessed Pedro Of Santa Maria
Blessed Pedro of Santa Maria, also known as Pedro de Santa María and Pedro Martínez, was a Mercedarian friar who lived...
Blessed Pedro Ortigosa Oraá
He was born on 5 February 1894 in Torralba del Río, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Pedro Ortiz De Zárate
He dedicated his life to missionary work among the Tobas, Mocovíes, and Mataguayos indigenous people in Argentina.
Blessed Pedro Pascual García Martín
He was a member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission, a religious order established to serve the poor and...
Blessed Pedro Ramón Rodríguez Calle
He is venerated as a Catholic saint and his feast day is celebrated on July 22nd.
Blessed Pedro Rivera Y Rivera
He entered the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual and took the name Pedro upon joining the order.
Blessed Pedro Romero Espejo
His dedication to his faith and his selfless service to others would eventually lead him to martyrdom during the...
Blessed Pedro Ruiz De Los Paños Angel
He devoted his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, leaving a significant impact through his various...
Blessed Pedro Ruiz De Valdivia Pérez
He was born on 29 December 1871 in Huétor Vega, Granada, Spain.
Blessed Pedro Ruiz Ortega
Pedro was born on January 14, 1912, in the town of Vilviestre de Muñó, located in the province of Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Pedro Salcedo Puchades
He was the second of five children born to the poor but devout family of Matías Salcedo and Elena Puchades.
Blessed Pedro Simancas Valderramas
He dedicated his life to the service of the Catholic Church and the local community, particularly in the town of Cabeza...
Blessed Pedro Sánchez Barba
He was born on 1st June 1895 in Llano de Brujas, Murcia, Spain.
Blessed Pedro Vázquez
He was born in Verín, Orense, Spain in 1590.
Blessed Pedro de Alcántara de Fortón de Cascajares
Blessed Pedro De Alcantara De Forton De Cascajares, also known as Brother Pedro Tomás of the Virgin of the Pillar, was...
Blessed Pedro de Benisa Mas Ginestar