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
Tag: Sisterhood of Saints
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
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Melania the Elder
The Basics: Born 341 or 342 in Spain; died circa 439 in what is now Israel; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, June 8. Mother, widow, desert mother. The Story: Melania’s story is complicated. She lost her husband and two sons when she was in her early twenties and living in Rome and its environs. It was after these… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Melania the Elder