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 95Blessed Giuseppe Antonio Tovini
He was also the uncle and god-father of Blessed Mose Tovini.
Blessed Giuseppe Baldo
He was the sixth of nine children in his family.
Blessed Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet
He hailed from the Sicilian nobility, being the son of Marquis Luigi Dusmet.
Blessed Giuseppe Giaccardo
He was the oldest of five children born to farm workers Stefano and Maria Cagna.
Blessed Giuseppe Girotti
He made his religious profession in 1923 and was ordained on 3 August 1930.
Blessed Giuseppe Nascimbeni
He was the son of a carpenter and grew up in a humble background.
Blessed Giuseppe Puglisi
He was the son of Carmelo and Giuseppa Fana Puglisi, a cobbler and a seamstress.
Blessed Giuseppina Catanea
She was born into the Italian nobility and from a young age, she displayed a deep piety and care for the poor.
Blessed Giuseppina Gabriella Bonino
Blessed Giuseppina Maria De Micheli
In October 1913, she joined the Daughters of the Immaculate Conception and took the name Sister Maria Pierina when she...
Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli
She was the fifth child among ten siblings, born into a pious family.
Blessed Giustina Bezzoli Francucci
From a young age, Giustina showed signs of a deeply spiritual nature and a desire for a life devoted to God.
Blessed Giustino Of Paris
Blessed Giustino of Paris, also known as Justin of Paris, was a renowned figure of the 14th century who dedicated his...
Blessed Giusto Samper
Born in an unknown year, he lived during the 13th and 14th centuries and his exact birthdate remains obscure.
Blessed Giusto Santgelp
He embraced a life of service and became a secular Mercedarian knight, dedicated to aiding and rescuing Christian...
Blessed Gjelosh Lulashi
Born on 2 September 1925 in Shosh, Shkodrô, he received his education from the Franciscans and later studied at the...
Blessed Gjon Koda
He was born on 25 April 1893 in Janjevô (Janjevo), Lypjan, Serbia.
Blessed Goderanno
While there is not much information available about his early life and background, it is known that he attained great...