Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Pauline Mallinckrodt

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

Wednesday’s People: Saints Ebbe the Elder and Cuthbert

Note: This is the last in a series of posts about women saints who had notable relationships with male saints–their sons, husbands, fathers, or colleagues in faith. The Basics: Ebbe the Elder, born about 615 in England; died about 683 in Scotland; feast day, August 25; canonized pre-congregation; woman religious. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, born about 634… Continue reading Wednesday’s People: Saints Ebbe the Elder and Cuthbert

Wednesday’s People: Sts. Rose of Lima and Martin de Porres

Note: I’m currently featuring women saints who had notable relationships with male saints–their sons, husbands, fathers, or colleagues in faith. The Basics: Rose, born April 20, 1586, in Peru; died August 24, 1617, in Peru; feast day, August 23; canonized April 12, 1671, by Clement IX; Lay Dominican; mystic. Martin, born December 9, 1579, in Peru;… Continue reading Wednesday’s People: Sts. Rose of Lima and Martin de Porres

Wednesday’s People: Saints Lioba and Boniface

Note: I’m currently featuring women saints who had notable relationships with male saints–their sons, husbands, fathers, or colleagues in faith. The Basics: Lioba, born 710 in England; died 782 in Germany; feast day, September 28; canonized pre-congregation. Woman religious and evangelist. Boniface, born about 675 in England; died in 754 in the Netherlands; feast day, June… Continue reading Wednesday’s People: Saints Lioba and Boniface