The Basics: Born before 653 in England; died about 743 in England; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, July 8. Woman religious. The Story: Withburga was the daughter of a king, Anna or Onna, in one of those families who spawned many saints (including her better-known sister, Ethelreda, who founded an abbey at Ely). After her father died, Withburga… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Withburga
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Joubert
The Basics: Born February 11, 1876, in France; died July 2, 1904, in Belgium; beatified November 20, 1994, by John Paul II; feast day, July 2. Woman religious, teacher. The Story: It was a short life, full of both joy and challenge, but always focused on the Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Eugenie, one of eight… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Joubert
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Vincenza Gerosa
The Basics: Born October 29, 1784, in Italy; died June 20, 1847, in Italy; canonized May 18, 1950, by Pius XII; feast day, June 28. Social worker, woman religious. The Story: They were different, Caterina Genosa and Bartolomea Capitanio. When they met in 1824, Caterina was forty, blessed with wealth but with no immediate family members still… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Vincenza Gerosa
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Teresa of Portugal
The Basics: Born October 4, 1178, in Portugal; died June 18, 1260, in Portugal; beatified December 12, 1705, by Clement XI; feast day, June 17. Mother, wife, queen, woman religious. The Story: It’s a story of regal and papal intrigue… and, ultimately, of peace. Teresa had what appears to have been a happy marriage to King Alfonso… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Teresa of Portugal