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 244Blessed William Marsden
He was ordained at Rheims alongside his friend and fellow missionary Blessed Robert Anderton.
Blessed William Of Altavilla
Blessed William of Altavilla, also known as William of Alteville, was born into nobility in the 13th century in France.
Blessed William Of Assisi
Blessed William of Assisi, also known as William the Englishman, was a devout Catholic who may have been a priest.
Blessed William Of Cardillac
Blessed William of Cardillac, also known as Guglielmo, was born to Geraldo, Lord of Capelle-Marival, during an...
Blessed William Of Castellammare Di Stabia
Blessed William of Castellammare di Stabia, also known simply as William, was a devout Franciscan friar recognized for...
Blessed William Of Dongelberg
Blessed William of Dongelberg, also known as William of Villers or Guglielmo, was a Cistercian monk who lived in the...
Blessed William Of Fenoli
Blessed William of Fenoli, also known as Guglielmo or Gulielmus, was a hermit in the Torre Mondovi region and a...
Blessed William Of Granada
Blessed William of Granada, also known as Fray Guillermo of Granada, was a Mercedarian friar who lived during the...
Blessed William Of Hirsau
Blessed William of Hirsau, also known as William of Ratisbon, was a Benedictine monk who lived during the 11th century.
Blessed William Of Montreal
Blessed William of Montreal, also known as Guillermo or Guillaume, was a renowned Knight and member of the nobility in...
Blessed William Of Morgex
Blessed William of Morgex, also known as William of Léaval, was a priest from the town of Morgex, Italy, believed to...
Blessed William Of Pontoise
Blessed William of Pontoise, also known as William of St.
Blessed William Of Sann
Blessed William of Sann, also known as Blessed Wilhelm von Sann, was a renowned figure in Catholic history.
Blessed William Of Savigny
Blessed William of Savigny, also known as Guglielmo, was a revered figure in the early 12th century, having been a...
Blessed William Of Toulouse
Blessed William of Toulouse, also known as William de la Calme, was a renowned figure born into the French nobility...
Blessed William Patenson
He was a devout Catholic who felt a calling to the priesthood.
Blessed William Pike
He was born in Dorset, England, and little is known about his early life.
Blessed William Richardson
He was a devout Catholic who felt a calling to serve God and his fellow believers.