The Basics: Born September 4, 1865, in Poland; died March 24, 1935, in Poland; beatified June 6, 1997, by John Paul II; feast day, June 6. Woman religious; social worker. The Story: Maria learned a seamstress’s trade in Berlin, then joined her sister’s sewing and embroidery shop back in what is now Poland’s Pomeranian area. It was… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Karlowska
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Blessed Maria Karlowska: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Blessed Maria Karlowska was born in Poland on September 4, 1865, and died on this date in 1935. When Maria was working as a dressmaker, she began meeting prostitutes and other poverty-stricken young women. Rather than condemning these women, Maria went on to found the Polish Good Shepherd Sisters, an order that helps women find… Continue reading Blessed Maria Karlowska: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections