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Blessed Manuel Basulto Jiménez
Blessed

Blessed Manuel Basulto Jiménez

Adanero, Ávila, Spain

Saint Felicissima The Blind
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Saint Felicissima The Blind

Blessed Enrique María Gómez Jiménez
Blessed

Blessed Enrique María Gómez Jiménez

Cuenca Spain

Blessed Pope Innocent XI
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Blessed Pope Innocent XI

Como, Italy

Martyrs of Puerta De Hierro
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Martyrs of Puerta De Hierro

Puerta De Hierro

Blessed Karl Leisner
Blessed

Blessed Karl Leisner

Rees, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Saint Simplicio of Vercelli
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Saint Simplicio of Vercelli

Vercelli

Blessed Pope Innocent Xi
Blessed

Blessed Pope Innocent Xi

Como, Italy

Martyrs of La Torre De Fontaubella
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Martyrs of La Torre De Fontaubella

La Torre De Fontaubella

Saint Macarius of Syria
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Saint Macarius of Syria

Syria

Saint Herculanus of Brescia
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Saint Herculanus of Brescia

Brescia

Blessed Félix Pérez Portela
Blessed

Blessed Félix Pérez Portela

Adanero, Ávila, Spain

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Saint Felicissima The Blind

Little is known about her early life, but her journey and ultimate martyrdom have left an indelible mark on the annals...

Blessed Pope Innocent XI

He hailed from a pious patrician family and felt a strong calling to the priesthood from an early age.

Como, Italy

Martyrs of Puerta De Hierro

Martyr

The Martyrs of Puerta de Hierro, also known as Estefanía Saldaña Mayoral, María Asunción Mayoral Peña, María Dolores...

Puerta De Hierro

Saint Simplicio of Vercelli

While there are no surviving records of his episcopate, his life and contributions to the Church have been preserved...

Vercelli

Martyrs of La Torre De Fontaubella

Martyr

The Martyrs of La Torre de Fontaubella, also known as Antoni Nogués Martí, Joan Rofes Sancho, Josep Maria Sancho Toda,...

La Torre De Fontaubella

Saint Macarius of Syria

Though not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born into a devout Christian family and grew...

Syria

Saint Herculanus of Brescia

He was born in the early 6th century in an aristocratic Roman family.

Brescia

Saint Julian of Syria

He was born in Syria, although the exact date of his birth remains unknown.

Syria

Saint Discolio of Vercelli

Unfortunately, no records of his episcopate have survived, making it difficult to ascertain the exact details of his...

Vercelli

Saint Euplus of Catania

He is recognized as a martyr and saint in the Catholic faith.

Catania

Saint Cecilia of Remiremont

She lived in the mid-7th century and followed in the footsteps of her father, who had built the Remiremont Abbey.

Remiremont

Saint Jeanne De Chantal

Saint Jeanne de Chantal, also known as Jane Frances of Chantal, was born on 28 January 1572 in Dijon, Burgundy, France.

Dijon, Burgundy, France

Saint Jambert of Canterbury

He was born in the 8th century and rose to become the Abbot of Saint Augustine's Monastery in Canterbury, England.

Canterbury

Saint Gracilian

Although not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Faleria, Italy.

Faleria, Italy

Saint Micae Nguyen Huy My

He is one of the Martyrs of Vietnam, a group of individuals who bravely and steadfastly stood by their Catholic faith...

Ke Vinh, Hanoi, Vietnam

Saint Antôn Nguyen Ðích

He was born around the year 1769 in Chi Long, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Chi Long, Hanoi, Vietnam

Saint Porcarius of Lérins

He is believed to have lived during the 8th century and became a martyr for his faith.

Lérins

Saint Giacôbê Ðo Mai Nam

He dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and became a priest in the apostolic vicariate of West Tonkin.

Ðông Biên, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

Saint Molaise of Inismurray

He was born as the son of Delglan and followed a path of devotion and service to God from an early age.

Inismurray

Martyrs of Augsburg

Martyr

The Martyrs of Augsburg, also known as the Four Saints from Augsburg, were a group of women who were followers and...

Augsburg

Saint Photinus of Marmora

He is recognized as a martyr and saint in the Catholic Church.

Marmora

Saint Anicetus of Marmora

Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and background.

Marmora

Saint Ust

While not much is known about his early life, it is documented that he resided in the town of Saint Just, located near...

Saint Murtagh of Killala

Born in the early fifth century, his life was profoundly shaped by the Apostle of Ireland, with whom he shared a close...

Killala

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Saint Euplio

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Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

Saint Lelia

Irish

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Saint Muredach

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Saint Ercolano

Blesseds

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Blessed Manuel Basulto Jiménez

He was the son of a miller and grew up in a devout Catholic family.

Adanero, Ávila, Spain

Blessed Enrique María Gómez Jiménez

He was baptized just two days after his birth and grew up in a devout Catholic family.

Cuenca Spain

Blessed Karl Leisner

In his youth, he studied theology in Münster and was passionate about establishing Catholic youth groups.

Rees, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Blessed Pope Innocent Xi

His brother later became the bishop of Novara, Italy.

Como, Italy

Blessed Félix Pérez Portela

His early life was marked by a strong sense of faith and devotion, which eventually led him to enter the seminary in...

Adanero, Ávila, Spain

Blessed Buenaventura Garcíaparedes Pallasá

He came from a devout family of shepherds and as a young boy, he helped work the fields.

Castañedo, Valdés, Asturias, Spain

Blessed Józef Stepniak

He was baptized into the Catholic faith at the tender age of one day.

Zdzary, Mazowieckie, Poland

Blessed Josep Nadal Guiu

Martyr

He dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and the faithful, but tragically met his end during the Spanish...

Bell-lloc d’Urgell, Lleida, Spain

Blessed Manuel Borràs Ferré

Blessed Manuel BorrÖs Ferré, also known as Manuel BorrÖs i Ferré, was born on September 9, 1880, in La Canonja, a small...

La Canonja, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Domingo Sánchez Lázaro

He is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been killed during the tumultuous Spanish Civil War.

Puebla de Montalbán, Toledo, Spain

Blessed Gregorio Gómez Molina

He was born on May 9, 1887, in Priego de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain.

Priego de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Pedro Del Barco

Blessed Pedro's early life was marked by his sincere piety and devotion to God.

Ávila, Spain

Blessed Pedro José Cano Cebrían

He was born on 1 June 1906 in Villalba de los Morales, Teruel, Spain, and grew up in a devout Catholic family.

Villalba de los Morales, Teruel, Spain

Blessed Józef Straszewski

He was born on January 18, 1885, in Wloclawek, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland.

Wloclawek, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland

Blessed Vittoria Diaz Y Bustos De Molina

She was born on 11th November 1903 in Seville, Spain.

Seville, Spain

Blessed Atilano Dionisio Argüeso González

He led a remarkable life dedicated to God and service to others and eventually became a revered figure in the Catholic...

Mazuecos de Valdeginate, Palencia, Spain

Blessed Ramona Cao Fernández

She was a dedicated member of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, a religious order committed to serving...

Rua de Valdeorras, Orense, Spain

Blessed Perfecto Del Río Páramo

He was a devoted Catholic who dedicated his life to serving God and others as a Brother in the Vincentian Congregation...

Pedroda del Rio Urbel, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Charles Meehan

Born around 1640 in Ireland, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church.

Ireland

Blessed Antoni Perulles Estivill

He pursued his studies at the College of Saint Joseph in Tortosa.

Cornudella, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Juana Pérez Abascal

She dedicated her life to the service of God and humanity, joining the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in...

Madrid, Spain

Blessed Gabriel Albiol Plou

He was born on April 23, 1910, in Peñíscola, Castellón, Spain.

Peñíscola, Castellón, Spain

Blessed Antonio Molina Ariza

He was born on August 16, 1904, in Rute, a town located in the province of Córdoba.

Rute, Córdoba, Spain

Blessed Pierre Jarrige De La Morelie De Puyredon

He was born on 19 April 1737 in Saint-Yrieix, Haute-Vienne, France.

Saint-Yrieix, Haute-Vienne, France

Blessed Pau Figuerola Rovira

Martyr

He was born on 9 December 1870 in L’Espluga de Francolí, a small town in the province of Tarragona.

L’Espluga de Francolí, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed Carles Barrufet Tost

Martyr

He was born on April 9, 1888, in La Selva del Camp, Tarragona, Spain.

La Selva del Camp, Tarragona, Spain

Blessed José Jordán Blecua

He was born on 27 May 1906 in Azlor, Huesca, Spain.

Azlor, Huesca, Spain

Blessed Josep Alsina Casas

He was deeply committed to his faith from an early age, and this led him to enter the religious life.

Montclar, Lleida, Spain

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Blessed Charles Meehan (Mahoney)

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Blessed Sebastián Calvo Martínez and 5 companions

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Blessed Victoria Díez y Bustos de Molina

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Blessed Antonio Perulles Estivil

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Blessed Innocent XI

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