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 81Blessed Francisco Roselló Hernández
Born in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain in 1907, Francisco was a devoted Catholic and an active member of the Association of...
Blessed Francisco Salamanca Bujalance
He was born on 8 December 1875 in Baena, a town in the province of Córdoba.
Blessed Francisco Salinas Sánchez
He had a deep aspiration to join the Franciscan Friars Minor and dedicate his life to serving God and his fellow...
Blessed Francisco Santos Cadierno
He dedicated his life to serving God and became a member of the Dominican Order on September 30, 1930, in Almagro,...
Blessed Francisco Sendra Ivars
He was born on April 23, 1899, in the town of Benissa, Alicante, Spain.
Blessed Francisco Simón Pérez
He was born on January 29, 1916, in the town of Murchante, Navarra, Spain.
Blessed Francisco Solís Pedrajas
From a young age, Francisco displayed a deep piety and a strong desire to serve God.
Blessed Francisco Sánchez Márquez
He was the eldest of four children in a rural peasant family.
Blessed Francisco Tomás Serer
He was the son of Antonio and Dolores.
Blessed Francisco Vicente Edo
He was born on 9 February 1903 in Mosquerela, a small village located in the province of Teruel, Spain.
Blessed Francisco Zanfredini
Unfortunately, he was orphaned at a very young age.
Blessed Francisco de Jesús María y José Palau y Quer
Blessed Francisco Álvarez Baena
He dedicated his life to serving the faithful and was particularly involved in a diocesan apostolate to workers.
Blessed Franciscus Bae Gwangyeom
He was born around 1745 in Dangjin, Chungcheong-do, South Korea.
Blessed Franciscus Bang
He is celebrated as one of the Martyrs of Korea and his feast days are observed on January 21st and September 20th.
Blessed Franciscus Takeya
He was the son of Blessed Cosmas Takeya Sozaburo and Blessed Agnes Takeya, devout Catholic parents who raised him in...
Blessed Franciscus Toyama Jintaro
Born around the year 1600 in Yamanashi, Japan, not much is known about his early life.
Blessed Franciscus Yakichi
Born into a family whose profound commitment to the Christian faith would become a shared testimony, Franciscus...
Blessed Franciscus Yi Bohyeon
He was born in the year 1773 in Deoksan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea.
Blessed Franciszek Dachtera
He dedicated his life to the service of God and became a priest in the Archdiocese of Gniezno.