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Saints
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Blesseds
Saints
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Saint Joseph Calasanz
He was the youngest of five children born to Don Pedro Calasanz and Donna Maria Gastonia.
Peralta, Barbastro, Aragon, Spain in his father‘s castle
Saint Ebbe The Elder
She belonged to a prominent and influential family, being the daughter of the pagan king Aethelfrith, known as the…
Northumbria, England
Saint Gregory of Utrecht
He was the son of Saint Wastrada and the uncle of Saint Alberic of Utrecht.
Trier, Germany
Saint Louis IX
He was the son of King Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile.
Poissy, France
Saint Genesius of Rome
Born in Rome, Italy, little is known about his early life and background, but he gained fame for his talent in…
Rome
Saint Patricia of Naples
She lived during the 7th century and her life is marked by her deep devotion to God and her commitment to living a…
Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)
Saint Thomas of Hereford
He received his education in Oxford, England, as well as in Paris and Orléans, France.
Hambledon, Buckinghamshire, England
Saint Menas of Constantinople
Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he eventually rose to become the Patriarch of Constantinople and played a significant role…
Alexandria, Egypt
Saint Maginus
He was born in Tarragona and grew up in a society deeply influenced by the Roman Empire.
Tarragona, Spain
Saint Aredius of Limoges
His legacy extends to the village of Saint Yrieux, which developed around the monastery and was named in his honor.
Limoges, France
Saint Peregrinus of Rome
He belonged to a noble family and was raised in a devout Catholic household.
Rome
Saint Maria Troncatti
She is widely known for her selfless devotion and unwavering commitment to the Shuar tribe in the Amazon forest.
Corteno Golgi, Brescia, Italy
Saint Genesius of Brescello
He was born in the latter part of the 4th century and died in the early 5th century in Brescello, Provincia di Reggio…
Latter 4th century
Saint Genesius of Arles
Born in the city of Arles, France, it is believed that he lived during the third century.
Arles, France
Saint Ginés De La Jara
While historical records about him are scarce, numerous stories and legends have been associated with his name,…
Saint Menas
The common date of his commemoration is November 11, which corresponds to November 24 on the Gregorian Calendar due to…
Saint Joseph Calasanctius
Joseph Calasanz, born Joseph de Calassanç on September 11, 1557, and died on August 25, 1648, was a Spanish Catholic…
Saint Gurloes of Saintecroix
Little is known about his early life or family background, but his contributions to the Church made him a revered…
Saintecroix
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Blesseds
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Blessed Pedro De Calidis
Born in an unknown location and year, Pedro's early life remains shrouded in mystery.
Blessed Eduard Cabanach Majem
He hailed from a devout family and was raised in a pious environment, where faith played a central role in his…
Bellmunt, Tarragona, Spain
Blessed Andrea Bordino
He grew up during a tumultuous time in history and was deeply affected by the events of World War II.
Castellinaldo d’Alba, Italy
Blessed Ramon Cabanach Majem
He was born on September 22, 1911, in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona, Spain
Blessed Francesc Llach Candell
He was born on 7 December 1889 in Torelló, Barcelona, Spain.
Torelló, Barcelona, Spain
Blessed María Del Tránsito De Jesús Sacramentado
She was the third child of Felipe Cabanillas and Francisca Antonia Luján Sánchez, who...
On the estate of Santa Leocadia, now Carlos Paz, Cordoba, Argentina
Blessed Andreas Gim Gwangok
He was born around 1841 in Yesan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea.
Yesan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea
Blessed Tomás Díaz Y Díaz
He was born on 7 March 1913 in Arroyo-Cerezo, a small town in Valencia, Spain.
Arroyo-Cerezo, Valencia, Spain
Blessed Enric Cortadellas Segura
He professed his vows as a Claretian on 31 August 1926, dedicating himself to a life of service to God and the Church.
Les Olugues, Lleida, Spain
Blessed Enric Salvá Ministral
He was born on 21st March 1874 in Colomés, a small village in Girona, Spain.
Colomés, Girona, Spain
Blessed Luis Cabrera Sotelo
Born on 6 September 1574 in Seville, Spain, he grew up in a time of great religious tension, as the Protestant…
Seville, Spain
Blessed Francisco García Balanza
He lived during a turbulent period in Spain's history, marked by the Spanish Civil War.
Cartegena, Murcia, Spain
Blessed Pedro Vázquez
He was born in Verín, Orense, Spain in 1590.
Verín, Orense, Spain
Blessed Luis Gutiérrez Calvo
Little is known about his early life and upbringing.
Melgar de Abajo, Valladolid, Spain
Blessed Vicente Álvarez Cienfuegos
Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to serving God and others, ultimately meeting a tragic end during the Spanish…
Villamejín, Proaza, Asturias, Spain
Blessed Miguel Carvalho
He entered the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, in 1597, demonstrating a strong commitment to his faith…
Braga, Portugal
Blessed Florencio Alonso Ruiz
He dedicated his life to the service of God and his community, exemplifying the virtues of faith, compassion, and…
Osorno, Palencia, Spain
Blessed Antoni Prenafeta Soler
He is remembered as a martyr of the Spanish Civil War.
Vilosell, Tarragona, Spain
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- Blessed Manuel Fernández Ferro
- Blessed Joan Busquet Llucia
- Blessed Petrus Gim Jeongduk
- Blessed Antoni Vilamassana Carulla
- Blessed Ludovicus Sasada
- Blessed Fortunato Merino Vegas
- Blessed Josep Maria Panadés Terré
- Blessed Erminia Of Rheims
- Blessed Pere Farrés Valls
- Blessed Fermí Martorell Vies
- Blessed Ludovicus Baba
- Blessed Salvi Tolosa Alsina
- Blessed Miguel Grau Antolí
- Blessed Juan Pérez Rodríguez
- Blessed Pauljean Charles
- Blessed Sebastià Sonet Romeu
- Blessed Paul Charles
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