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 Faustino Chiari
Despite the lack of detailed information about his life, he is remembered within the Order for his remarkable holiness...
Blessed Faustino Oteiza Segura
He was the son of Isidoro Oteiza and Angela Segura.
Blessed Faustino Villanueva Y Villanueva
He made his initial commitment to the order on 8 September 1949 and took his perpetual profession in 1952.
Blessed Fazzio Of Verona
Blessed Fazzio of Verona, also known as Fazzio of Cremona, Facio, Facius, Fatius, Fazio, or Fazius, was born in 1190 in...
Blessed Federico Albert
Blessed Federico Cobosanz
He was born on November 16, 1919, in Rábano, a small town in Valladolid, Spain.
Blessed Federico López Y López
In 1906, he answered this call by joining the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual at their convent in Granollers.
Blessed Felicia Meda
She was the eldest of three children and tragically became orphaned at a young age.
Blessed Felicissimo Of Mosciano
From an early age, Felicissimo demonstrated a deep devotion to his faith and a profound desire to serve God.
Blessed Felim Ohara
Born in Ireland, little is known about his early life, but he eventually joined the Franciscan community, dedicating...
Blessed Felipe Basauri Altube
He was a married layman and a dedicated member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in the archdiocese of Madrid,...
Blessed Felipe De Jesús Munárriz Azcona
Inspired by the faith of his parents, he felt a deep calling to serve God from an early age.
Blessed Felipe González De Heredia Barahona
He was born on May 26, 1889, in San Asensio, La Rioja, Spain, and his life was characterized by deep devotion to his...
Blessed Felipe Hernández Martínez
Felipe Hernández Martínez, was born on 14 March 1913 in Villena, Alicante, Spain.
Blessed Felipe Llamas Barrero
He joined the Franciscan Capuchins on 2 August 1923 and took the religious name Domitilo of Ayoó.
Blessed Felipe Ripoll Morata
From a young age, he displayed a strong inclination towards the Catholic faith and dedicated himself to a life of...
Blessed Felícitas Cendoya Araquistain
She was a devout member of the Visitation Nuns, a religious order characterized by their dedication to contemplative...
Blessed Ferdinand Ayala
He dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Catholicism and undertaking missionary work in different parts of...
Blessed Ferdinand Of Portalegre
Blessed Ferdinand of Portalegre, a Portuguese lay knight of profound faith, dedicated his life to the service of the...