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 March 9, 1811, in France; died October 2, 1854, in France; canonized May 17, 2015, by Francis I; feast day, Oct. 3; woman religious. The Story: In many ways, Emilie’s early years did… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Emilie de Villeneuve
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Giulia Crostarosa
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 October 31, 1696, in Italy; died September 14, 1755, in Italy; beatified June 18, 2016; memorial, September 14; woman religious; mystic. The Story: Giulia was the tenth of twelve children born to a… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Giulia Crostarosa
Returning Catholics: About Saints
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this… Continue reading Returning Catholics: About Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Teresa de Los Andes
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born July 13, 1900, in Chile; died April 12, 1920, in Chile; canonized March 21, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, July 13; woman religious, mystic. The Story: Chile’s first saint, born into a wealthy family, was regarded as… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Teresa de Los Andes