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 87Blessed George Douglas
His exact date of birth is unknown, but it is believed to have taken place in the late 16th century.
Blessed George Errington
He lived during a tumultuous period in English history characterized by the suppression of Catholicism.
Blessed George Gervase
He led a remarkable and adventurous youth, embarking on a journey to the West Indies alongside the famous explorer Sir...
Blessed George Halley
He was born in Ireland, and at the time of his religious profession, he took the name Angelus of Saint Joseph,...
Blessed George Haydock
He was the youngest son of Evan and Helen Haydock, a devout Catholic family.
Blessed George Napper
He was the son of George and Anne Napper, and his father was a teacher at All Souls College.
Blessed George Nichols
He was raised in a Protestant family and went on to graduate from Brasenose College in Oxford in 1573.
Blessed George Swallowell
He was born in Shadforth, Durham, England in an unknown year and dedicated his life to education and religious service.
Blessed Georges-Edme René
Blessed Georgesedme René
As a young man, he felt called to serve the Catholic Church and pursued his vocation to become a priest.
Blessed Gerald Of Fossanuova
Blessed Gerald of Fossanuova, also known as Gerald of Clairvaux, Géraud, Geraldo, or Geraldus, was a renowned...
Blessed Gerald Of Salles
Blessed Gerald of Salles, also known as Gerald of Salas, Geraldo of Salles, Géraud of Salles, or Giraud of Salles, was...
Blessed Gerard Of Bourgogne
Blessed Gerard of Bourgogne, also known as Gerard of Cambron, was a Cistercian Benedictine monk who served as the abbot...
Blessed Gerard Of Clairvaux
Blessed Gerard of Clairvaux, also known by various names such as Gerard of Chiaravalle, Gerardus de Clara Valle,...
Blessed Gerard Of Lunel
Blessed Gerard of Lunel, also known as Gerio, Gerius, Gery, Girio, or Roger, was born in 1275 into a noble French...
Blessed Gerard Of Orchimont
Blessed Gerard of Orchimont, also known as Gerardus or Gérard d'Orchimont, was a Benedictine monk and served as the...
Blessed Gerard Of Sassoferrato
Blessed Gerard of Sassoferrato, also known as Gerard of Serradeconti, Girard, or Gherardo, was a devout Catholic figure...
Blessed Gerard Of Villamagna
Blessed Gerard of Villamagna, also known as Gerard of Monza, was born in 1174 in Tuscany, Italy.
Blessed Gerard Tintorio
Born at an unknown date, little is known about Gerard's early life and background, except that he possessed...
Blessed Gerardesca
She was a devout laywoman who married at a young age and subsequently had several children.