The Basics: Born in 1362 in Italy; died April 17, 1420, in Italy; beatified March 3, 1830, by Pius VII; feast day, April 17. Wife, woman religious. The Story: It’s not uncommon for the lives of the saints to intersect, and so it was with Chiara Gambacorta. The child, then known as Victoria, was born into a… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Chiara Gambacorta
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Colomba of Rieti
The Basics: Born February 2, 1467, in Italy; died May 20, 1501, in Italy; beatified February 25, 1625, by Urban VIII; feast day, May 20; woman religious; mystic. The Story: It was an auspicious beginning. As the baby named Angelella was being baptized, a dove flew to the baptismal font. From that day on, she would be… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Colomba of Rieti
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Ursulina of Parma
The Basics: Born May 14, 1375, in Parma, Italy; died in 1408 in Verona, Italy; beatified February 11, 1786, by Pope Pius VI; feast day, April 7. Mystic. The Story: Ursulina’s story has some of the same elements as Catherine of Siena’s, though Ursulina is much less remembered. Her mystical relationship with the Lord began very early,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Ursulina of Parma
Returning Catholics FAQs: About Women and the Church
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: About Women and the Church