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 223Blessed Sebastian Montanol
He was born in Spain, and later became a revered figure for his unwavering faith and commitment to the teachings of the...
Blessed Sebastian Newdigate
He belonged to a devout family, being the younger son of John Newdigate, a king's sergeant, and Amphelys, the daughter...
Blessed Sebastian Of Aparicio
Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio, also known as the Angel of Mexico, was born on 20 January 1502 in La Gudiña, Orense,...
Blessed Sebastian Of Riccafont
Blessed Sebastian of Riccafont, also known as Blessed Sebastian of Riquevaux, was a Mercedarian missionary whose...
Blessed Sebastian Of The Holy Spirit
Blessed Sebastian of the Holy Spirit, also known as Sebastian de la Cruz, was a Mercedarian lay brother who resided at...
Blessed Sebastian Valfrè
Coming from a poor family, he faced numerous challenges but persevered with his studies, eventually graduating from the...
Blessed Sebastiano Maggi
Blessed Sebastiano Valfrè
Blessed Sebastià Balcells Tonijuan
Born in the late nineteenth century in Spain, his life was dedicated to serving God within the Claretian religious...
Blessed Sebastià Llorens Telarroja
Educated at the Colegio Santa María de Blanes, run by the Sons of the Holy Family, he nurtured a deep faith that guided...
Blessed Sebastià Segarra Barberá
Born in Spain, his specific birth date and place remain unrecorded in the historical accounts of his life.
Blessed Sebastià Sonet Romeu
He continued his path of service by being ordained a priest on 31 March 1907.
Blessed Sebastià Tarragó Cabré
Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unrecorded in the historical accounts, his life was dedicated to...
Blessed Sebastián Calvo Martínez and 5 companions
Blessed Sebastián Obeso Alario
He was born on 12 December 1910 in Añoza, León, Spain.
Blessed Sebastián Sáinz López
He dedicated his life to the service of God and humanity and became a member of the Order of Preachers, commonly known...
Blessed Secondo Giovanni Pollo
From a young age, he felt a strong calling to the priesthood and began his education at the Brothers of the Christian...
Blessed Secundino María Ortega García and 19 companions