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 228Blessed Sylvieagnès De Romillon
She was an Ursuline nun who became a prominent figure during the French Revolution.
Blessed Symeon Lukach
He was born on 7 July 1893, in Starunya, Ivano-Frankivs'ka oblast', Ukraine, into a farm family.
Blessed Symforian Ducki
His father worked as a locksmith.
Blessed Szilárd István Bogdánffy
He displayed a passion for learning at an early age and went on to study philosophy and theology at the prestigious...
Blessed Sára Salkaházi
She was the second of three children born to Leopold and Klotild Salkahaz, who were hotel owners.
Blessed Sébastien-Loup Hunot
Blessed Sébastienloup Hunot
He was born on 7 August 1745 in Brienon-l’Archevêque, Yonne, France, and dedicated his life to serving God and the...
Blessed Tadeusz Dulny
He grew up in a deeply religious family that fostered his own piety and devotion.
Blessed Tarcisio Moreno Redondo
Tarcisio Moreno, was a revered figure within the Catholic Church, known for his unwavering faith and dedication to his...
Blessed Tarsykia Matskiv
She was born on 23 March 1919 in Khodoriv, Lviv District, Ukraine as Olha Mackiv.
Blessed Tarsykia Mats’kiv
Blessed Teobaldo At Alba in Piedmont
Blessed Teodor Jurij Romzha
He was born on 14 April 1911 in Velykyj Bychkiv, Transcarpathia, Ukraine.
Blessed Teodor Jurij Romża
Blessed Teodoro Gómez Cervero
He dedicated his life to serving God and the people as a faithful servant of the Church.
Blessed Teodoro Martín Camacho
He was born on September 2, 1895, in Carcabuey, a town located in the province of Córdoba.
Blessed Teofilius Matulionis
He was the middle of three brothers born to the peasant family of Jurgis Matulionis and Ona Juocepyte.
Blessed Terence Albert O’Brien
Blessed Teresa
Blessed Teresa Bracco
She was the beloved daughter of Giacomo Bracco and Anna Pera, who were humble and devoutly Catholic farmers.