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 224Blessed Segimon Sagalés Vilá
He was born on May 1, 1888, in Vic, Barcelona, Spain.
Blessed Segundo Alonso González
He grew up in a devout Catholic family, deeply rooted in their faith.
Blessed Segundo García Cabezas
He was born on March 24, 1891, in Barrios de Nistoso, León, Spain.
Blessed Segundo Pérez Arias
He was born on 2 May 1874 in Armellada, León, Spain.
Blessed Senén López Cots
He joined the congregation and professed his religious vows on 6 January 1932.
Blessed Serafina Sforza
Blessed Seraphina Sforza
She was the daughter of Cattarina Colonna and Count Guido Antonio of Montefeltro of Urbino.
Blessed Serapio Sanz Iranzo
He met his martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War and was subsequently recognized for his heroic virtue and sacrifice.
Blessed Sergio Cid Pazo
From a young age, he felt a strong calling to religious life and eventually joined the Salesians, a religious...
Blessed Servatius Scharff
He joined the Premonstratensians at the age of 20, displaying a deep commitment to his religious calling from an early...
Blessed Serviliano Riaño Herrero
He is honored as one of the Oblate Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Serviliano Solá Jiménez
He dedicated his life to serving God as a monk and became a member of the Hospitallers of Saint John of God, a...
Blessed Severian Baranyk
Born on 18 July 1889 in Ukraine, he felt a deep calling to the priesthood from a young age.
Blessed Severiano Montes Fernández
Little is known about his early life, but it is clear that he was deeply committed to his faith from an early age.
Blessed Severin Ott
He was born in 1627 and dedicated his life to deepening his prayer life and fostering a strong devotion to the Virgin...
Blessed Severino Ruiz Báscones
He dedicated his life to God and embraced the religious vocation by joining the Marist Brothers of the Schools.
Blessed Severino Ruiz Hidalgo
He was born on November 5, 1907, in Fuencaliente de Lucio, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Shtjefën Kurti
He was ordained a priest in Rome on May 13, 1924, for the archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës, Albania.
Blessed Siardus