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 Alfonso López Morales
He was born on January 23, 1871, in El Viso de los Pedroches, Córdoba.
Blessed Alberto
Blessed Enrique Canadell Quintana
Blessed Florencio López Egea
Growing up, he received his education at the Colegio de San Juan Almería and later at the San Indalecio Seminary.
Blessed Bartolomé Díaz Laurel
Born in 1599 in "El Pozo de la Nación," Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, he dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic...
Blessed Facundo Escanciano Tejerina
He was born on 4th February 1881 in Ocejo, León, Spain.
Blessed Antoni Carmaniú Mercarder
He was born on August 17, 1860, in Rialp, Lleida, Spain.
Blessed Diego Balmaseda López
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and was known for his piety and love for the Church from a young age.
Blessed Aniceto Lizasoain Lizaso
He was born on April 16, 1877, in Irañeta, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Joan Prats Gibert
He became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret, and made his...
Blessed Noël-Hilaire le Conte
Blessed Julio Aramendía Urquía
He was a devoted Catholic and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary...
Blessed Enric Canadell Quintana
He was the son of Francisco Canadell Presta and Margarita Quintana.
Blessed Agustín Fernández Vázquez
He was born on January 25, 1895, in San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid.
Blessed Eugenio Sanzorozco Mortera
He was the son of Eugenio del Saz-Orozco de la Oz, the last Spanish mayor of Manila, and Felisa Mortera y Camacho.
Blessed Josep Puigdeséns Pujol
He joined the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.
Blessed Nicholas Politi
He was born into a noble family as the only child of aged parents.
Blessed Ramón Cervilla Luis
He was ordained a priest of the archdiocese of Granada on 1 March 1890, dedicating his life to serving the Catholic...
Blessed Marieélisabeth Turgeon
Blessed Marie-Élisabeth Turgeon was born on 7 February 1840 in Beaumont, Quebec, Canada.
Blessed Noëlhilaire Le Conte
Ordained a priest in the Diocese of Bourges, France, he served faithfully before assuming the role of Director of Music...
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Page 216Blessed Richard Langley
He was born in Ousethorpe, Yorkshire, England, although the exact date of his birth is not provided.
Blessed Richard Leigh
He received his education at Rheims and Rome, where he dedicated himself to the Catholic faith.
Blessed Richard Martin
While little is known about his early life, it is evident that his staunch Catholic faith played a significant role in...
Blessed Richard Newport
He was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to the priesthood, even in the face of intense persecution during the...
Blessed Richard Of Floreffe
Blessed Richard of Floreffe, also known as Richard of Laon, was a pious and devoted Catholic monk who played a...
Blessed Richard Of Wedinghausen
Blessed Richard of Wedinghausen, also known as Richard of Arnsberg or Richard of Anglicus, was a member of the...
Blessed Richard Overton
He was born in Ireland and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith during a...
Blessed Richard Rolle De Hampole
Born around 1300 in Thornton, Yorkshire, England, he displayed exceptional academic prowess from a young age and...
Blessed Richard Sergeant
He was the son of Thomas and Katherine Sergeant.
Blessed Richard Simpson
Not much is known about his early life, but he eventually answered the call to serve as a priest, dedicating himself to...
Blessed Richard Thirkeld
His educational journey began at Queen's College, Oxford in 1564 but lasted only until 1565.
Blessed Richard Whiting
He received his education at the prestigious University of Cambridge and was ordained as a priest in 1501.
Blessed Richard Yaxley
Not much is known about his early life and family background.
Blessed Rigoberto Aquilino De Anta Barrio
He was born on January 4, 1894, in the town of Sax, Alicante, Spain.
Blessed Rinaldo
Blessed Rinaldo da Concorezzo
Blessed Rita Amada De Jesus
She came from a devout family, where the rosary was an integral part of their daily life.
Blessed Rita Josefa Pujalte Y Sánchez
She belonged to the Sisters of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a religious order that focused on serving the poor...
Blessed Rizzerio da Muccia
Blessed Rizziero Of Muccia
Blessed Rizziero of Muccia, also known as Ricerio, Richerius, Rinieri, or Rizzerio, was born to a wealthy noble family...