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 239Blessed Victoire Gusteau
She was born around 1745 in Châtillon-sur-Sèvre, Deux-Sèvres, France, during a time of social and political upheaval.
Blessed Victoire Rasoamanarivo
She was the daughter of Rainiandriantsilavo and Rambahinoro.
Blessed Victor Chumillasfernández
He was the son of Alfonso and Catalina Chumillas-Fernández, devout and pious parents who raised six children in a...
Blessed Victor Emilio Moscosocárdenas
He was baptized just six days after his birth, receiving the sacrament of initiation into the Catholic Church.
Blessed Victor García Ceballos
He was born on June 24, 1880, in Carrión de los Condes, Palencia, Spain.
Blessed Victoria Arregui Guinea
She was born on 19 December 1894 in Begoña, Vizcaya, Spain.
Blessed Victoria Díez y Bustos de Molina
Blessed Victoria Strata
At the early age of seventeen, she married Angelo Strata and together they had six children.
Blessed Victoriano Calvo Lozano
He was born on 23 December 1896 in Horche, Guadalajara, Spain.
Blessed Victoriano Fernández Reinoso
He was born on 27 January 1913 in Campos, Orense, Spain.
Blessed Victoriano Ibañez Alonso
He was born on November 2, 1864, in Santibáñez de Resoba, Palencia, Spain.
Blessed Victoriano Reguero Velasco
He lived during a time of intense conflict in Spain, the period known as the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Vidal García Y García
He was born on 7 February 1916 in Cuadros, León, Spain.
Blessed Vidal Luis Gómara
From a young age, he showed great devotion to the Catholic faith and a strong desire to serve God.
Blessed Vidal Ruiz Vallejo
He was born on 6 November 1892 in Carrión de los Condes, Palencia, Spain.
Blessed Vikentij Bosilkov
Vikentij Bosilkov was ordained as a priest on 25 July 1926 and dedicated his life to serving the Catholic community in...
Blessed Villana Debotti
From an early age, Villana exhibited a strong devotion to God and a desire to dedicate her life to Him.
Blessed Villana delle Botti
Blessed Villanus Of Gubbio
Blessed Villanus of Gubbio, also known as Villanus of Gubbio, was a Benedictine monk who lived during the 13th century...
Blessed Vilmos Apor
He was born into a noble Hungarian family and dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.