Wednesday’s Woman: St. Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception

Note: For the next few weeks, I’ll be featuring women who were beatified or canonized in the 20th or 21st centuries. The Basics: Born May 1, 1856, in Italy; died January 20, 1906, in Italy; canonized May 17, 2015, by Francis; feast day, January 20; woman religious. The Story: The woman born as Adelaide Brando knew from… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Geltrude Comensoli

The Basics: Born January 18, 1847, in Italy; died February 18, 1903, in Italy; canonized April 26, 2009, by Benedict XVI; feast day, February 18. Woman religious. The Story: From the time she was very young, Geltrude, born Caterina Comensoli, was drawn to the Eucharist and to adoration, spending time in worship before the Blessed Sacrament. Health and… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Geltrude Comensoli