Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born June 4, 1870, in Sweden; died April 24, 1957, in Italy; canonized June 5, 2016, by Francis; feast day, June 4; woman religious and nurse. The Story: This newly canonized saint began her faith journey as a Lutheran. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary Elisabeth Hesselblad