The Basics: Born in 1204 in Belgium; died in 1250 in Belgium; canonized in 1907 by Pius X; feast day, June 15. Woman religious. The Story: Alice’s burden was a heavy one, but she bore it with humility and grace. The child was sent to live with Cistercian nuns when she was seven, and eventually felt… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Alice of Schaerbeek (Aleydis)