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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BlessedsAugust 2026
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today's Readings (USCCB)Blesseds Celebrated Today
Blessed Josep Figuera Rey
He is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been martyred during the Spanish Civil War.
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Blessed Germán de Carcagente Garrigues Hernández
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Blessed Giovanni da Salerno
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Blessed Giovanni della Verna
Blessed Guillermo Plaza Hernández
He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, leaving a lasting impact through his teachings and...
Blessed Faustino Oteiza Segura
He was the son of Isidoro Oteiza and Angela Segura.
Blessed Narcís Sitjà Basté
Blessed Narcís SitjÖ Basté, also known as Blessed Narcís, was a Catholic priest and member of the Sons of the Holy...
Blessed José María Celaya Badiola
He was baptized at the tender age of one day, a gesture that marked the beginning of his spiritual journey.
Blessed José María Garrigues Hernández
He was born on 12 February 1895 in Carcagente, Valencia, Spain.
Blessed Claude Richard
He chose a life devoted to God and became a Benedictine monk at the monastery in Metz, France.
Blessed John Of Salerno
Blessed John of Salerno, also known as Giovanni da Salerno, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the...
Blessed Falco The Hermit
He was born in the Calabria region of Italy, but later settled in the Abruzzi region, where he spent his life as a...
Blessed Joan Vallés Anguera
He was born on 21 December 1872 in Darmós, Tarragona, Spain.
Blessed Richard Bere
He was the nephew of Richard Bere, who served as the abbot of Glastonbury.
Blessed Florentino Asensio Barroso
From a young age, he displayed exceptional piety and a strong desire to serve God.
Blessed Florentín Felipe Naya
He was the son of Miguel Felipe and Francisca Naya, and he was baptized on the same day of his birth.
Blessed John Of Alvernia
Blessed John of Alvernia, also known as John of Alverna, John of Fermo, and John of La Verna, was born in 1259 in...
Blessed Josep Maria Aragones Mateu
He was born on 21 May 1886 in Tarragona, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and education.
Blessed Lorenzo Palomino Villaescusa
He lived during a tumultuous time in Spanish history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Francisco Lópezgasco Fernándezlargo
He was born on 4 October 1888 in the town of Villacañas, located in the province of Toledo.
Blessed Cayetano Giménez Martín
After his ordination, Father Cayetano dedicated several years to the study of canon law, enhancing his knowledge and...
Blessed Mateo Molinos Coloma
He was born on August 21, 1890, in Forcall, Castellón de la Plana, Spain.
Blessed Antonio Mateo Salamero
He was born on 24 September 1864 in the small town of Torres del Obispo, Huesca, in the province of Aragon, Spain.
Blessed Franz Jägerstätter
Blessed Franz Jágerstátter, also known as Franz Jaegerstaetter, was born on May 20, 1907 in Sankt Radegund,...
Blessed Zbigniew Adam Strzalkowski
His life was dedicated to serving the Church and spreading the message of love and peace.
Blessed Mariano Sierra Almázor
He was born on 25 February 1869 in Alquézar, Huesca, Spain, and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the...
Blessed Michał Tomaszek
He was born on September 23, 1960, in Lekawica, Zywiec, Poland.
Blessed Julián Pozo Ruiz De Samaniego
He was born on January 7, 1903, in Payueta, Alava, Spain.
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Blessed Aaron Of Auxerre
Blessed Aaron of Auxerre, also known simply as Blessed Aaron, was a ninth-century bishop hailing from the city of...
Blessed Aaron Of Cracow
Blessed Aaron of Cracow, also known as Aaron of Cluny, was a Benedictine monk who played a significant role in the...
Blessed Abel Ángel Palazuelos Maruri
He was born on 26 October 1903 in Peñacastillo, Santander, Spain.
Blessed Aberilla
Although little is known about her early life and birth, her legacy as a holy figure in the Catholic Church lives on.
Blessed Abilio Villareal Abaza
He was born on 22 February 1885 in Arazuri, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Abraham Furones Y Furones
He was one of the many victims of the Spanish Civil War.
Blessed Abraham Of Bulgaria
Blessed Abraham of Bulgaria, also known simply as Abraham, was a Muslim layman merchant who is celebrated for his...
Blessed Abraham Of Strelna
Blessed Abraham of Strelna, also known as Abraham of Hradisko, was born in the late 11th-century in Strelna, Moravia,...
Blessed Abrahamus Of Pratea
Throughout his life, he was known for his exceptional dignity, gentleness, and purity of heart.
Blessed Abundio Martín Rodríguez
He was born on 14 April 1908 in Villaescusa, Palencia, Spain.
Blessed Abundus Of Villers
Blessed Abundus of Villers, also known as Abundus of Villers, was a Cistercian monk who lived in Villers, Brabant (in...
Blessed Acacio Calleja Santamaría
At the tender age of 2 days, he was baptized and thus began his lifelong journey of faith.
Blessed Acardo Of Avranches
Blessed Acardo of Avranches, also known as Acardo of San Vittore or Achard, was born in the early 12th century to the...
Blessed Achilleo Of Alexandria
Blessed Achilleo of Alexandria, also known as Achilla, was a prominent Catholic priest who lived in the late 3rd...
Blessed Acisclo Juan Carmona López
Blessed Acisclo dedicated his life to his priestly ministry, faithfully serving the faithful in the region of Córdoba.
Blessed Adalbero Of Lambach
He came from noble lineage, being the son of Count Arnold II and Countess Reginlint.
Blessed Adalbero Of Liège
Blessed Adalbero of Liège, also known as Adalbero of Louvain or Alberon, was born in 1070 into a noble family.
Blessed Adalbert Iii Of Salzburg
Blessed Adalbert III of Salzburg, also known as Adalbert of Bohemia, was born in 1145 in Bohemia to King Ladislas II...
Blessed Adalbert Nierychlewski
He was born on April 20, 1903, in Dabrowice, Lódzkie, Poland.
Blessed Adalbert Of Caramaico
Blessed Adalbert of Caramaico, also known as Adalberto di Caramaico, was a Benedictine monk who lived in the Casauria...
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