The Basics: Born 6th century in Ireland; died c. 585 in Ireland; canonized precongregation; feast day, January 1. Woman religious. The Story: Fanchea’s story includes an inspirational tale of sibling evangelization. Like so many of the precongregation canonized, Fanchea’s family is full of saints, including all three of her sisters (Lochina, Carecha, and Darenia) and her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Fanchea
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eadburh (Edburga)
The Basics: Born in England; died in 751 in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, December 12. Princess, woman religious. The Story: We talk today about how out of touch people are, texting and tweeting instead of holding face-to-face conversations. And yet, those interactions that aren’t conducted in person have a rich history in Christian support. Eadburh, or… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eadburh (Edburga)
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Emilia Bicchieri
The Basics: Born in May 3, 1238, in Italy; died May 3, 1314, in Italy; beatified August 19, 1769, by Clement XIV; feast day, August 19. Woman religious. The Story: The signs were all there that God had a special plan for Emilia Bicchieri. It’s said that her pregnant mother had a dream of a woman dressed… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Emilia Bicchieri
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Chiara Gambacorta
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