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 89Blessed Gertrude Of Trzebnica
Blessed Gertrude of Trzebnica, also known as Saint Gertrude of Trzebnica, was born around the year 1200.
Blessed Gertrude Prosperi
She came from a wealthy and pious family, being the daughter of Dominic and Maria Diomedi.
Blessed Gertrude Van Oosten
She was born into a humble and poor family, and as she grew older, Gertrude sought employment as a servant for a...
Blessed Gervaisprotais Brunel
He was born on 18 June 1744 in Magnières, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.
Blessed Gervinus Of Aldenberg
Blessed Gervinus of Aldenberg, also known as Gervinus of Aldenberg, was a Benedictine monk and hermit who lived in the...
Blessed Geselinus
Blessed Gezelin Of Schlebusch
Blessed Gezelin of Schlebusch, also known by various names such as Gezelin of Altenberg, Gezelinus of...
Blessed Gherardesca
Blessed Ghébrē Michele
Blessed Giacobella Mary Of The Cross
She is regarded as a blessed and is prominently recognized for her leadership and role as a cloistered Mercedarian nun.
Blessed Giacomino de’ Canepacci
Blessed Giacomo Abbondo
He was the second of six children born to Carlo Benedetto Abbondo and Francesca Maria Naya.
Blessed Giacomo Alberione
He began his journey towards the priesthood as a seminarian in the cities of Bra and Alba in Italy.
Blessed Giacomo Benfatti
Blessed Giacomo Bianconi Of Mevania
At the age of 16, he joined the Dominican Order at Spoleto in the year 1236, demonstrating from an early age a strong...
Blessed Giacomo Brunforte Of Falerone
He was born in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, and his birthdate is believed to be around that time.
Blessed Giacomo Cusmano
He was the fourth of five children born to Giacomo and Magdalene Cusmano.
Blessed Giacomo Donzelli
While precise details regarding his birth and death dates are not available, his impact as a popular and influential...
Blessed Giacomo Filippo Bertoni