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 237Blessed Venerandus Of Clermont
Blessed Venerandus of Clermont, also known as Venerandus of Clermont, was a significant figure in the early Catholic...
Blessed Ventura Of Spello
Blessed Ventura of Spello, also known as Ventura Spellucci, was born into a wealthy family in Spello, Italy.
Blessed Ventureta Sauleda Paulís
She was born on 30 July 1885 in San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain.
Blessed Venturino Of Bergamo
Blessed Venturino of Bergamo, also known as Venturinus or by his birth name Lorenzo de Apibus, was born on 9 April 1304...
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 Veronica Negroni da Binasco
Blessed Veronica Of Milan
Blessed Veronica of Milan, also known as Veronica of Binasco, was born around 1445 in the small village of Binasco near...
Blessed Vicenta Achurra Gogenola
She dedicated her life to serving God and others, ultimately becoming a revered figure in the Catholic Church.
Blessed Vicenta Chávez Orozco
She was the youngest of four children and grew up in Mexicaltzingo, a neighborhood inhabited by poor and unskilled...
Blessed Vicente Alamano Jiménez
He was born on August 3, 1901, in Fondón, Almería, Spain.
Blessed Vicente Alberich Lluch
He was born on January 29, 1906, in the town of Benicarló, located in the province of Castellón, Spain.
Blessed Vicente Angulo García
He entered religious life and became a professed religious in the Brothers of the Christian Schools, otherwise known as...
Blessed Vicente Ballester Far
He was born on February 4, 1888, in the town of Benidoleig, in the province of Alicante, Spain.
Blessed Vicente Burrel Enjuanes
He was born on 28 December 1896 in Juseu, a small village in Huesca, Spain.
Blessed Vicente Cabanes Badenas
Known for his exceptional academic abilities, Vicente attended the University of Valencia, where he pursued advanced...
Blessed Vicente Cecilia Gallardo
He was born on September 10, 1914, in Cabra, Córdoba, Spain.
Blessed Vicente Fernández Castrillo
He was born on August 31, 1912, in Piedrahita de Muño, a small town in Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Vicente Galbis Gironés
He was a married layman and lived in the Archdiocese of Valencia.
Blessed Vicente Gallen Ybañez
He was born on 29 September 1908 in Vallat, Castellón, Spain, and exhibited a deep devotion to his faith from an early...
Blessed Vicente Gay Zarzo
He was born on January 19, 1885, in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.