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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Carloman
Carloman's father eventually became the de facto ruler of the Frankish kingdom, which encompassed territories in…

Saint Chiara della Croce
In the rolling hills of Umbria, where the Augustinian spirit took deep root, a woman of profound holiness left an…

Saint Beatrice Da Silva Meneses
She hailed from a noble family and was the daughter of the Count of Viana.
In Campo Maior, Portalegre, Portugal
Saint Jeroen of Noordwijk
From a young age, Jeroen showed a deep piety and a preference for spending his time in church rather than engaging in…
Scotland
Saint Donatus of Ripacandida
He was named after his patron saint, Donatus of Arezzo, an early Christian martyr.
Ripacandida, Italy
Saint Juliana of Ptolemais
Unfortunately, not much is known about her life prior to her martyrdom, but she is renowned for her devotion to the…
Ptolemais
Saint Elias The Younger
He lived during a time of turmoil when Muslim Saracens invaded his homeland, leading to widespread persecutions.
Enna, Sicily, Italy
Saint Anastasius of Terni
He was born in Syria, however, there is limited information available about his early life and upbringing.
Syrian
Saint Paul of Ptolemais
Historical documents indicate that he was the brother of Saint Juliana, both of whom became renowned for their…
Ptolemais

Saint Beatriz da Silva y de Menezes
In the shadowed splendor of the royal court, where dynastic alliances were forged through marriage and power was…
Saint Myron of Cyzicus
He was martyred for his faith and is commemorated as a hero of the Christian faith.
Cyzicus
Saint Jeanne of The Cross Delanoue
Saint Jeanne of the Cross Delanoue, also known as Jeanne del Croi Delanoue, Johanna Delanoue, Ioanna Delanoue, or Joan…
Samur, Anjou, France
Pope Saint Eusebius
He became the 31st Pope in the year 310 AD, during a tumultuous time in the history of the early Christian Church.
Greek
Saint Mamas
Raised by Saint Ammi, he grew to become a shepherd who was known for preaching to the animals in the fields.
Saint Drithelm
He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and his remarkable story has been preserved by the writings of the…
Northumbria, England
Saint Benedicta of Lorraine
Born as a daughter of the king of Lorraine, she shared a close bond with her sister, Saint Cecilia of Lorraine, who…
Lorraine
Saint Jeroen van Noordwijk
The story of Saint Jeroen van Noordwijk is not one of elaborate chronicles, but of stark, enduring witness.
Martyrs of Maspujols
The Martyrs of Maspujols, also known as Josep Mañé March, Magí Civit Roca, and Miquel Rué Gené, were three priests from…
Maspujols
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- Martyrs of Nagasaki
- Martyrs of Málaga
- Saint Cecilia of Lorraine
- Saint Eusebius of Sicily
- Saint Jacobo Kyushei Gorobioye Tomonaga De Santa María
- Saint Michaël Kurobyoie
- Saint Amor of Amorbach
- Saint James The Deacon
- Saint Myro
- Saint Nicolò Politi
- Saint Clare of Montefalco
- Saint Jeanne de la Croix Delanoue
- Saint Mammes
Blesseds
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Blessed Nicholas Politi
He was born into a noble family as the only child of aged parents.
Adrano (Aderno), Catania, Sicily, Italy
Blessed Aniceto Lizasoain Lizaso
He was born on April 16, 1877, in Irañeta, Navarra, Spain.
Irañeta, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Enric Canadell Quintana
He was the son of Francisco Canadell Presta and Margarita Quintana.
Olot, Spain
Blessed Bartolomé Díaz Laurel
Born in 1599 in "El Pozo de la Nación," Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, he dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic…
“El Pozo de la Nación”, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Blessed Florencio López Egea
Growing up, he received his education at the Colegio de San Juan Almería and later at the San Indalecio Seminary.
Tahal, Almeria Spain
Blessed Josep Puigdeséns Pujol
He joined the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St.
Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Joan Prats Gibert
He became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret, and made his…
Selva del Camp, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Agustín Fernández Vázquez
He was born on January 25, 1895, in San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid.
San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid, Spain
Blessed Marieélisabeth Turgeon
Blessed Marie-Élisabeth Turgeon was born on 7 February 1840 in Beaumont, Quebec, Canada.
Beaumont, Quebec, Canada
Blessed Ramón Cervilla Luis
He was ordained a priest of the archdiocese of Granada on 1 March 1890, dedicating his life to serving the Catholic…
Almuñécar, Granada, Spain
Blessed Julio Aramendía Urquía
He was a devoted Catholic and became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary…
Ovanos, Navarra, Spain
Blessed Alfonso López Morales
He was born on January 23, 1871, in El Viso de los Pedroches, Córdoba.
El Viso de los Pedroches, Córdoba, Spain
Blessed Facundo Escanciano Tejerina
He was born on 4th February 1881 in Ocejo, León, Spain.
Ocejo, León, Spain
Blessed Diego Balmaseda López
He grew up in a devout Catholic family and was known for his piety and love for the Church from a young age.
Castuera, Badajoz, Spain
Blessed Antoni Carmaniú Mercarder
He was born on August 17, 1860, in Rialp, Lleida, Spain.
Rialp, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Eugenio Sanzorozco Mortera
He was the son of Eugenio del Saz-Orozco de la Oz, the last Spanish mayor of Manila, and Felisa Mortera y Camacho.
Manila, Philippines
Blessed Noëlhilaire Le Conte
Ordained a priest in the Diocese of Bourges, France, he served faithfully before assuming the role of Director of Music…
Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France
Blessed Enrique Canadell Quintana
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