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 65Blessed Elizabeth Of Melegnano
Blessed Elizabeth of Melegnano, also known as Lisabetta, was a devout Poor Clare nun who resided in the monastery of...
Blessed Elizabeth Of Saint Francis
Blessed Elizabeth of Saint Francis, also known as Elizabeth of Portugal, was born in Coimbra, Portugal, to a pious...
Blessed Elizabeth Rose
She is best known for her founding of the convent of Sainte-Marie-du-Rozoy, near Courtenay, Loiret, France, and for...
Blessed Elizabeth Salviati
Born in Italy, Elizabeth dedicated her life to the religious life, devoting herself to prayer, contemplation, and the...
Blessed Elizabeth Vendramini
From a young age, Elizabeth felt a calling to serve God and dedicated herself to the study of religious life.
Blessed Eloy Rodríguez Gutiérrez
He was born on 9 September 1899 in Torrepadre, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Elvira Moragas Cantarero
She was the daughter of a pharmacist and grew up in a devout Catholic family.
Blessed Elzbieta Róza Czacka
She was the youngest of four children born into an aristocratic family.
Blessed Elías Carbonell Molla
He was the son of a physician and the brother of Blessed Juan Carbonell Molla.
Blessed Emerico di Quart
Blessed Emericus Of Quart
Blessed Emericus of Quart, also known as Émeric or Emerico, was born in the mid-13th century in the castle of Quart,...
Blessed Emil Szramek
He was born on September 29, 1887, in Tworków, Slaskie, Poland.
Blessed Emili Bover Albareda
He entered the order and made his profession on 1 October 1889, dedicating his life to serving God and spreading the...
Blessed Emilia Bicchieri
She was one of seven daughters born into the prestigious Ghibelline patrician family of Pietro Bicchieri.
Blessed Emilia Fernández Rodríguez De Cortés
She lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, the Spanish Civil War, which deeply affected the lives of many...
Blessed Emilian Kovch
Born on 20 August 1884 near Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast, Ukraine, he grew up in a deeply religious family and...
Blessed Emiliano Busto Pérez
He was born on 5 January 1913 in Quintanilla de San García, Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Emiliano Martínez De La Pera Alava
He was born on 8 August 1913 in Huerto de Arriba, Alava, Spain.
Blessed Emiliano Pascual Abad
He was born on 5 December 1914 in the town of Milagros, located in the province of Burgos, Spain.
Blessed Emiliano Santamaría Angulo
He was born on 8 August 1899 in Nuez de Abajo, Burgos, Spain, and dedicated his life to serving God and others through...