The Basics: Born December 31, 1706, in Italy; died November 8, 1745, in Italy; beatified October 10, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, November 8. Woman religious. The Story: Maria’s short life was full of both struggle and joy. From childhood, perhaps influenced by a priest uncle who lived with her family, Maria wanted to… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Crucified Satellico
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Winifred
The Basics: Born about 600 in Wales; died about 650 in Wales; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, November 3. Woman religious. The Story: That Winifred (also known as Winefride) lived in seventh-century Wales, there is no doubt. But what happened to her when she was fifteen is the stuff of legends… and, perhaps, a symbol of faith… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Winifred
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Salome
The Basics: Born late 1st century BC, possibly in what is now Israel; died circa 47, possibly in France or Italy; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, October 22. Mother; evangelist. The Story: We know her as the wife of Zebedee, mother of the apostles James and John, the woman who was so bold as to ask Jesus… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Salome
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie Poussepin
The Basics: Born October 14, 1653, in France; died January 24, 1744, in France; beatified November 20, 1994, by John Paul II; feast day, October 14. Educator, social worker. The Story: By the time Marie was thirty, both of her parents had died, leaving behind a once-prosperous manufacturing business that was deeply in debt. As the… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie Poussepin