The Basics: Born October 4, 1922, in Italy; died April 28, 1962, in Italy; canonized May 16, 2004, by John Paul II; feast day, April 28. Wife; mother; physician. The Story: It is a story in some ways is so similar to that of many women today. Gianna, a wife and mother of three children, was in… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Gianna Beretta Molla
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Adela of Normandy
The Basics: Born about 1062 in France; died 1137 in France; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, February 24. Ruler; woman religious. The Story: Adela was exposed to power and its workings from birth: her father was William the Conqueror. When she was about eighteen, she married Stephen of Blois. It appears the marriage worked for them both; the couple… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Adela of Normandy
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Teresa Casini
The Basics: Born October 27, 1864, in Italy; died April 3, 1937, in Italy; beatified October 31, 2015; feast day, October 29; woman religious. The Story: Books about saints are full of stories about women who were martyrs or who founded congregations that brought hope and support to those who live on society’s margin. Maria Teresa’s… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Teresa Casini
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Bolognesi
The Basics: Born October 21, 1924, in Italy; died January 30, 1980, in Italy; beatified September 7, 2013; feast day, January 30; laywoman; mystic. The Story: Maria’s life was seldom easy, even when she was a child. Her parents weren’t married when she was born, and she ultimately took the name of her stepfather. He was… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Bolognesi