The Basics: Born September 4, 1865, in Poland; died March 24, 1935, in Poland; beatified June 6, 1997, by John Paul II; feast day, June 6. Woman religious; social worker. The Story: Maria learned a seamstress’s trade in Berlin, then joined her sister’s sewing and embroidery shop back in what is now Poland’s Pomeranian area. It was… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Karlowska
Tag: Sisterhood of Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mariana de Jesus de Paredes
The Basics: Born October 31, 1618, in Ecuador; died May 26, 1645, in Ecuador; canonized 1950 by Pius XII; feast day, May 26. Mystic, hermit. The Story: The woman known as the Lily of Quito lost her parents when she was just four, and was raised by an older sister. At a young age, Mariana wanted to enter… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mariana de Jesus de Paredes
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rita of Cascia
The Basics: Born 1381 in Italy; died May 22, 1457, in Italy; canonized May 24, 1900, by Pope Leo XIII; feast day, May 22. Wife, mother, woman religious. The Story: Rita’s life was marked by deep pain–and peace. Her 18 years in an arranged marriage were troubled. Her husband was unfaithful and abused her physically. Their two… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rita of Cascia
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Imelda Lambertini
The Basics: Born 1322 in Italy; died May 12, 1333, in Italy; beatified in 1826, by Pope Leo XII; feast day, May 13. Daughter. The Story: The child was on fire for the Lord; there is no doubt of that. Imelda was just nine when her wish to enter a Dominican convent was granted. But that wasn’t… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Imelda Lambertini