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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Blessed Wladyslaw Goral
He dedicated his life to serving the Church and was ordained on December 18, 1920.
Blessed Wladyslaw Maczkowski
He was born on 24 June 1911 in Ociaz, Wielkopolskie, Poland.
Blessed Wladyslaw Miegon
He dedicated his life to the service of God and became a priest in the military ordinariate of Poland, serving as a...
Blessed Wlodzimierz Laskowski
He served as a dedicated parish priest in Lwówek, which is located in the archdiocese of Poznan.
Blessed Wojciech Gondek
He was a devout individual who felt called to serve God and joined the Franciscan Friars Minor in 1928.
Blessed Wojciech Nierychlewski
Blessed Wolbodó Of Liège
Blessed Wolbodó of Liège, also known as Fulmodo, Vilpodo, Volbodo, and Wolbodon, was a Catholic saint who may have been...
Blessed Wolfang Of Steinkirchen
Blessed Wolfgang of Steinkirchen, also known as Wolfang of Enzersdorf, was a devoted Franciscan priest who is...
Blessed Władysław Demski
Blessed Władysław Maćkowiak
Collaborating closely with the then-Blessed Stanisław Pyrtek, he faithfully shepher
Blessed Władysław Miegoń
Blessed Władysław Mączkowski
Blessed Władysław z Gielniowa
Blessed Włodzimierz Laskowski
Blessed Xavier Amargant Boada
He was born on 25 September 1916 in Sant Feliu de Pallarols, Girona, Spain, and devoted himself to his faith from an...
Blessed Xavier Bordas Piferrer
He came from a pious family and received a solid education under the guidance of the Salesians.
Blessed Xavier Morell Cabiscol
He was born on 20 January 1910 in Albesa, Lleida, Spain, and from a young age, he displayed a deep spirituality and a...
Blessed Xavier Sorribas Dot
He was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret.
Blessed Yakym Senkivsky
He was born on May 2, 1896, in Haji Velyki, Ternopil District, Ukraine.
Blessed Yolanda of Poland