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 92Blessed Giovanni Battista Bonetti
Despite being physically small in stature, he possessed a great sense of humility, leading him to embrace a life of...
Blessed Giovanni Battista Mazzucconi
He dedicated his life to serving God as a priest and became a member of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions.
Blessed Giovanni Battista Zola
He demonstrated a deep sense of spirituality from a young age and eventually decided to join the Jesuits in 1595 in his...
Blessed Giovanni Bono
Blessed Giovanni Bufalari
He was the brother of Blessed Lucy Bufalari.
Blessed Giovanni Buralli da Parma
Blessed Giovanni Cacciafronte
Blessed Giovanni Cini Della Pace
He led a life filled with experiences that transformed him from a wild and impulsive soldier to a devoted servant of...
Blessed Giovanni Colombini
Blessed Giovanni Da Fabriano Becchetti
He was born in Fabriano, Italy, and was the brother of Blessed Pietro Becchetti.
Blessed Giovanni Da Vespignano
Born into a wealthy noble family, Giovanni felt a strong calling to the religious life from a young age.
Blessed Giovanni De Barthulono
He dedicated his life to serving God and became a Mercedarian, a religious order that focused on the redemption of...
Blessed Giovanni Dominici
He came from a humble background and received limited education, but despite his speech impediment, he possessed a...
Blessed Giovanni Fausti
He was the eldest of twelve brothers in his family.
Blessed Giovanni Fornasini
He was ordained a priest of the archdiocese of Bologna on 28 June 1942 in the cathedral of San Pietro.
Blessed Giovanni Giovenale Ancina
He hailed from a wealthy and politically connected family and received an excellent education in medicine and...
Blessed Giovanni Gradenigo
Little is known about his early life or family background.
Blessed Giovanni Licci
His mother tragically passed away during childbirth, leaving John to be raised by his poor farmer father.
Blessed Giovanni Liccio
Blessed Giovanni Maria Boccardo
He was the eldest of ten children born to Gasparo Boccardo and Giuseppina Malerba.