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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Blessed Sibrand Of Marigård
Blessed Sibrand of Marigård, also known as Sibrandus or Siebrandus, was a Premonstratensian monk who lived in the late...
Blessed Sibyllina Biscossi
Unfortunately, she was orphaned at a very young age and did not receive any formal education.
Blessed Sidney Hodgson
He is celebrated for his martyrdom, having been executed for his active support of priests during this challenging era...
Blessed Silao
He dedicated his life to serving God and was ordained as a priest.
Blessed Silvestre Arnau Y Pascuet
He was the son of Lorenzo Arnau and Maria Pasquet.
Blessed Simeon Of Cava
Blessed Simeon of Cava, also known as Simeone or Symeon, was the fourth abbot of the abbey of Cava dei Tirreni in...
Blessed Simeone
Blessed Simon Ballachi
He came from a lineage with a strong connection to the Church, as two of his uncles had become archbishops of Rimini,...
Blessed Simon Kiyota Bokusai
Married to the equally blessed Magdalena Kiyota Bokusai, he dedicated himself to the spiritual formation of others,...
Blessed Simon Of Aulne
Blessed Simon of Aulne, also known as Simon of Aulne, was a Cistercian lay brother at the Aulne Abbey, located in the...
Blessed Simon Of Cassia Fidati
Blessed Simon of Cascia Fidati, also known as Simon Fidati or Simon of Cassia, was born around 1295 in Cascia, Italy.
Blessed Simon Of Saint Bertin
Blessed Simon of Saint Bertin, also known as Simon of Auchy, was a renowned Benedictine monk and abbot at the Abbey of...
Blessed Simon Rinalducci
He was born in Todi, Italy, although the specific date of his birth is unknown.
Blessed Simon Takeda Gohyoe
Blessed Simon Yempo
Originally a Buddhist monk, he underwent a profound conversion to Christianity and became a lay catechist.
Blessed Simone Balacchi
Blessed Simone De Lara
Blessed Simone de Lara, a devoted Mercedarian friar of the convent in Seville, Spain, dedicated his life to the sacred...
Blessed Simone Fidati
Blessed Simone Ponce
Born in Spain, his exact birthdate and place are not known but it is believed to be in the Andalusia region of modern...