The Basics: Born 1244 in Italy; died November 9, 1307, in Italy; beatified September 7, 1798; feast day, November 17; shepherdess; woman religious. The Story: Jane was a simple child whose life turned out to be somewhat extraordinary. She spent her early days as the family shepherdess with a deep concern for her flock. She didn’t initially… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Jane of Signa
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Ivetta of Huy
The Basics: Born 1158 in Belgium; died January 13, 1228, in Belgium; feast day, January 13; mother, wife, woman religious. The Story: Ivetta’s wealthy family married her off when she was just thirteen to a man whom she disliked so much that she was known to have wished him dead for a time. And die he did,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Ivetta of Huy
Wednesday’s Women: The Martyrs of Angers
The Basics: Eighty-three women, born between 1721 and 1771; died between January 12-April 16, 1794, in France; beatified February 19, 1984, by John Paul 22; feast day, February 1; martyrs, laywomen, women religious. The Story: They were mothers, daughters, sisters. Three of them were women religious. It appears they were everyday women… not leaders in their communities… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: The Martyrs of Angers
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