Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie of Ste. Cecile of Rome

Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born April 30, 1897, in Canada; died September 4, 1929, in Canada; beatified March 20, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, September 4; woman religious and mystic. The Story: She regarded Cecilia of Rome and Therese of Lisieux as… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie of Ste. Cecile of Rome

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marie of the Incarnation

Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born October 28, 1599, in France; died April 30, 1672, in Canada; canonized April 2, 2014, by Pope Francis; feast day, April 30; mother, woman religious. The Story: Marie Guyart, the fourth oldest in a family of eight children, felt… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marie of the Incarnation

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: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Instruct the ignorant. The Basics: Born April 17, 1620, in France; died January 12, 1700, in Canada; canonized October 31, 1982, by John Paul… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys