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 José González Pérez
He was born on 21 March 1901 in Fuenteovejuna, Córdoba, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and the...
Blessed Narciso De Esténaga Y Echevarría
He dedicated his life to the service of God and was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Toledo, Spain, in 1907.
Blessed Bernardo da Offida Peroni
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Blessed Inés Rodríguez Fernández
She was born on November 2, 1889, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.
Blessed Josep Vidal Balsells
He was a devoted member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.
Blessed José Joaquín Erviti Insausti
He was born on November 11, 1902, in Echalecu, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Timoteo Da Monticchio
He came from a humble peasant family and grew up in poverty, but his devout nature led him to embrace a life of piety.
Blessed Giacomo Bianconi Of Mevania
At the age of 16, he joined the Dominican Order at Spoleto in the year 1236, demonstrating from an early age a strong...
Blessed José María Urruchi Ortiz
He was a dedicated and devout Catholic who felt a calling to serve God at an early age.
Blessed Bernard Perani
He was the third child of a devout peasant family and was baptized on the day of his birth.
Blessed Rafael Lobato Pérez
He lived his entire life in the archdiocese of Seville and dedicated himself to his work as a carpenter.
Blessed Julio Melgar Salgado
He was born on April 16, 1900, in the town of Bercero, Valladolid, Spain.
Blessed Joan Farriol Sabaté
He was born on October 3, 1868, in Montblanc, a town located in the province of Tarragona.
Blessed Richard Kirkman
He dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic faith during a tumultuous period in England's history when...
Blessed Andrés Vicente Helguera Muñoz
He was born on October 27, 1879, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, but his life was tragically cut short when he was martyred...
Blessed Symeon Lukach
He was born on 7 July 1893, in Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs'ka oblast', Ukraine, into a farm family.
Blessed Salvador Lobato Pérez
Saint Salvador Lobato Pérez, priest and martyr of the Spanish Civil War, dedicated his life to pastoral service within...
Blessed Dalmau Llebaría Torné
He was born on October 5, 1877, in Falset, Tarragona, Spain.
Blessed Élie Leymarie De Laroche
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and displayed a deep love for Christ from an early age.
Blessed Josep Roselló Sans
He was born on 24 September 1883 in Montblanc, Tarragona, Spain, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Thomas Percy
Born in 1528 in Northumberland, England, he was a member of the influential Percy family, known for their loyalty to...
Blessed María De La Concepción Rodríguez Fernández
She was born on September 29, 1895, in Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain.
Blessed William Lacey
He married a widow named Creswell and became a stepfather to her two sons, both of whom later joined the Jesuit order.
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Page 22Blessed Antonio Frutos Tena Amaya
He served the community of Peraleda del Zaucejo with great devotion during a challenging period in Spanish history, the...
Blessed Antonio Fuentes Ballesteros
Born on November 2, 1887, in Mojácar, Almeria, he dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow human beings.
Blessed Antonio Fuertes Boira
He was a devout monk and a member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation.
Blessed Antonio Gaitán Perabad
He was born on 27 August 1920 in El Carpio, Córdoba, Spain.
Blessed Antonio García Fernández
He was born on September 22, in the year that is now unknown, in Piñar, Granada, Spain.
Blessed Antonio Gilmonforte
He was born on 9 February 1903 in the town of Mosquerela, Teruel, Spain.
Blessed Antonio Girón González
He was a devoted member of the Redemptorists order and made his profession on 15 August 1889.
Blessed Antonio González Alonso
Antonio initially aspired to join the Dominicans, inspired by his brother's vocation.
Blessed Antonio González Penín
He was born on 1 March 1864 in San Salvador de Rabal, Celanova, Orense, Spain.
Blessed Antonio Grassi
He was the oldest child in a devout family and grew up surrounded by a strong faith.
Blessed Antonio Gutiérrez Morales
Born on 15 February 1908 in Córdoba, Antonio grew up in a deeply religious family.
Blessed Antonio Huertas Vargas
He faithfully served the community of Cañete de las Torres, dedicating his life to spreading the teachings of Christ...
Blessed Antonio Isidoro Arrué Peiró
Born on 4 April 1908 in Calatayud, Zaragoza, Spain, he was the son of a wood carver and learned the art from his father.
Blessed Antonio Jesús Díaz Ramos
He was ordained a priest of the archdiocese of Sevilla on 18 December 1920, and soon after, he began his pastoral...
Blessed Antonio Lorca Muñoz
He was ordained a priest for the diocese of Almeria on 17 December 1910, and soon after became the co-adjutor of the...
Blessed Antonio Lucci
He was the son of Francesco Lucci, a cobbler and coppersmith, and Angela Paolantonio.
Blessed Antonio Luque Jurado
Born on June 18, 1874, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain, he grew up in a humble yet spiritually rich environment.
Blessed Antonio Marini
Unfortunately, specific details about his birth and early life remain unknown.
Blessed Antonio Martín Hernández
As a young man raised in a pious family, Antonio felt a strong calling towards the Salesian charism of teaching.
Blessed Antonio Martínez García
He was a faithful servant of God and dedicated his life to the priesthood in the diocese of Almería.