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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BlessedsSaint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
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Blessed Antonio Luque Jurado
Born on June 18, 1874, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain, he grew up in a humble yet spiritually rich environment.
Blessed Dionisio Pérez García
From a young age, he exhibited a strong sense of devotion and a desire to serve God.
Blessed Guglielmo Of Parma
Blessed Guglielmo of Parma, also known as William, was born to the Italian nobility in Italy.
Blessed Arsenio De La Viuda Solla
Attracted to a life of piety and service, he joined the Dominicans as a lay brother on 13 May 1903.
Blessed Francisco Santos Cadierno
He dedicated his life to serving God and became a member of the Dominican Order on September 30, 1930, in Almagro,...
Blessed Sante da Urbino Brancorsini
Blessed Natalio Camazón Junquera
He was the son of Marcelino and Jacoba, and at the tender age of two days, he was baptized into the Catholic faith.
Blessed Ezequiél Prieto Otero
Feeling called to the religious life, Ezequiél joined the Franciscan Capuchins on 2 February 1907, taking the name...
Blessed Antonio Trancho Andrés
He joined the Dominican Order in Almagro, Spain, on 23 September 1917, demonstrating his commitment to a life of...
Blessed Manuel Fernándezherba Pereira
He received his education at Piarist schools in Celanova, Spain, where he demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for the...
Blessed Eduardo Sáinz Lantarón
Eduardo joined the Dominican Order in 1924, embracing a life dedicated to God and the service of others.
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 Ovidio Bravo Porras
He was born on 13 April 1908 in the small town of Fuenteandrino, located in the province of Palencia, Spain.
Blessed Alberto Pandoni
He was born around the year 1200 in Brescia, Italy.
Blessed Jocund Bonet Mercadé
He was born on March 10, 1875, in Tarragona, and dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church.
Blessed Ricardo Atanes Castro
He was born on August 5, 1875, in Cualedro, a town in the province of Orense, Spain.
Blessed Félix Yuste Cava
From an early age, he displayed remarkable piety and was known as a devout and prayerful child.
Blessed Joaquín Frade Eiras
He was born on April 5, 1878, in Visantoña, Lugo, Spain.
Blessed José García Librán
He was born on 19 August 1909 in Herreruela de Oropesa, Toledo, Spain.
Blessed Maria Elisabetta Renzi
Blessed Antonio María Martín Povea
He lived during a time of great turmoil in Spain, notably the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Segundo Pérez Arias
He was born on 2 May 1874 in Armellada, León, Spain.
Blessed Sanctes Brancasino
He was born in the small village of Montefabbri, Italy, where he grew up in a humble and pious family.
Blessed Pedro López Delgado
His early life was marked by a strong faith and a deep sense of vocation, which led him to join the Dominican Order in...
Blessed Ángel De La Red Pérez
He was born on 26 February 1882 in the town of Valdavida, located in the province of León, Spain.
Blessed Ángel Marina Álvarez
He was born on 28 March 1890 in Barruelo de los Carabeos, Santander, Spain.
Blessed Luis Suárez Velasco
At the age of 20, Luis joined the Dominican Order in Almagro, Spain, in 1917.
Blessed Basilio González Herrero
Little is known about his early life and upbringing.
Blessed Vicente Rubiols Castelló
He was born on 13 March 1874 in Gandía, Valencia, Spain.
Blessed Fernando García De Dios
He was the son of Louis and Francisca, who worked as doormen for the Augustinian mothers of San Felices.
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Page 236Blessed Umberto Di Miribel
He was born in an unknown date and location, keeping his early life shrouded in mystery.
Blessed Umiliana
Blessed Urban Of Nuremberg
Blessed Urban of Nuremberg, also known as Urban of Nuremberg, was a Franciscan priest who lived during the early 16th...
Blessed Urbano Gil Sáez
He was born on March 9, 1901, in Bronchales, Teruel, Spain.
Blessed Urraca Of Cañas
Blessed Urraca of Cañas, also known as Urraca Díaz I de Haro, was born into the noble Castilian family of Diego López...
Blessed Ursula Haider
Unfortunately, she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her maternal grandmother and her uncle, Father...
Blessed Ursula Nishi
Born into the Christian community of Nagasaki, she married Blessed Gaspar Nishi Genka, and together they raised their...
Blessed Ursula Of Haarlem
Blessed Ursula of Haarlem, also known as Ursula van Beckum, was a Beguine sister who lived during the 16th century in...
Blessed Ursuline Of Parma
Blessed Ursuline of Parma, also known as Orsolina, Veneri, or Venus, was born in 1375 in Parma, Italy.
Blessed Utto
Blessed Utto Of Metten
Blessed Utto of Metten, revered as the founding abbot of Metten Abbey in Bavaria, Germany, dedicated his life to...
Blessed Valburga Of Neuenheerse
Biography of Blessed Valburga of Neuenheerse, also known as Walburga or Waldburg:
Blessed Valentin Paquay
He was the fifth of eleven children born to Hendrik Paquay and Anne Neven, a pious couple who instilled in their...
Blessed Valentinus Paquay
Blessed Valentín Gil Arribas
Baptized at the tender age of only four days, Valentín grew up with a strong religious foundation.
Blessed Valeriano Rodríguez García
He was born on June 10, 1906, in Villaviciosa de San Miguel, León, Spain.
Blessed Valeriu Traian Frentiu
He was born on 25 April 1875 in Resita, Caras-Severin, Romania.
Blessed Vasil Hopko
Blessed Vasile Aftenie
He lived during a tumultuous period in history, marked by World War I and the rise of communism in Romania.
Blessed Vasyl Vsevolod Velychkovskyi
He was the son of devout Greek Catholic catechists, Volodymyr and Anne Theodorowych Velychkovsky.