Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born April 25, 1875, in Venezuela; died April 2, 1967, in Venezuela; beatified May 7, 1995, by John Paul II; feast day, May 7; woman religious. The Story: This woman, born Laura Alvarado Cardozo and the first Venezuelan to be… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria of St. Joseph
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born August 29, 1769, in France; died November 18, 1852, in the United States; canonized July 3, 1988, by John Paul II; feast day, November 18; woman religious, teacher, missionary. The Story: Financially, the young Philippine’s existence was quite comfortable.… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite d’Youville
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born October 15, 1701, in Canada; died December 23, 1771, in Canada; canonized December 9, 1999, by John Paul II; feast day, October 16; woman religious, wife, mother, businesswoman. The Story: The first native-born Canadian saint had a bit of… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite d’Youville
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Smet
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I featured women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today we wrap up with pray for the living and the dead. The Basics: Born March 25, 1823, in France; died February 7, 1871, in France;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Smet