The Basics: Born June 3, 1817, in Germany; died April 30, 1881, in Germany; beatified April 14, 1985, by John Paul II; feast day, April 30. Woman religious. The Story: Pauline’s life was full of service–to her family, her community and those in need. The oldest child of a German politician and his devoutly Catholic wife, Pauline… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Pauline Mallinckrodt
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Blessed Maria Restituta: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Blessed Maria Restituta was born May 1, 1894, in what is now the Czech Republic and died on this date in Vienna in 1943. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity community when she was twenty, taking the name Restituta after an early martyr, and served as a surgical nurse. Maria Restituta’s outspoken nature… Continue reading Blessed Maria Restituta: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections