Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born February 7, 1840, in Canada; died August 17, 1881, in Canada; beatified April 26, 2015; feast day, August 17; woman religious, teacher. The Story: Elisabeth, one of nine children, knew early that she was called to become a woman… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie-Elisabeth Turgeon
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born May 3, 1632, in France; died May 8, 1668, in Canada; beatified April 24, 1989, by John Paul II; feast day, May 8; woman religious, nurse. The Story: Catherine of St. Augustine packed a lot of service into her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born February 19, 1800, in Canada; died September 23, 1851, in Canada; beatified October 7, 2001, by John Paul II; feast day, September 24; wife, mother, and nurse. The Story: It was a busy life, a very busy life, spent… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin
Wednesday’s Woman: Marie-Leonie Paradis
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born May 12, 1840, in Canada; died May 3, 1912, in Canada; feast day, May 3; beatified September 11, 1984, by John Paul II; woman religious. The Story: The woman who would become known in religious life as Marie-Leonie had… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Marie-Leonie Paradis