The Ulma family
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Józef and Wiktoria Ulma, who were executed along with all their seven children in 1944, for hiding a Jewish family in their home in Poland.
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U.S. priest brings more than 1,000 prayer intentions to Ulma family beatification
Father Michael Niemczak made a pilgrimage to Poland to visit holy sites and attend the beautification of his relatives. Read more
The Vatican says a newborn martyr had a ‘baptism of blood.’ What does that mean?
All nine members of the Ulma family, who were murdered by the Nazi regime for sheltering two Jewish families, were... Read more
Pope Francis highlights life of service of Venezuelan blessed at general audience
Pope Francis on Wednesday presented the life of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros as an example of the Gospel in... Read more
Ulma family beatified on a ‘day of joy’ in Poland
It was the first time the Church has beatified an entire family at the same time. Read more
Pope Francis: Addressing others’ wrongs ‘without rancor’ requires kindness, courage
Fraternal correction is “one of the highest expressions of love, and also the most demanding,” the pope said. Read more
Priest heads to Ulma family beatification: ‘Saintly figures so close to my family tree’
Father Michael Niemczak, a priest from New Mexico and a relative of the Ulma family, plans to visit holy sites... Read more
Beatification novena for family of 9 martyred by Nazis begins Friday
All Catholics are invited to join in nine consecutive days of prayer leading up to the beatification of the Ulma... Read more
On this day in 1944 the Ulma family was martyred by the Nazis
On March 24, 1944, all nine members of the Ulma family were killed by the Nazis — including a newborn... Read more
Beatification date announced for married couple with seven children martyred by Nazis
The entire Ulma family, including one newborn baby, will be beatified in Markowa, Poland. Read more
A married couple with seven children to be beatified by the Catholic Church for martyrdom by Nazis
Józef and Wiktoria Ulma can now be beatified with the couple’s seven children (including one unborn). Read more
