Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born February 19, 1800, in Canada; died September 23, 1851, in Canada; beatified October 7, 2001, by John Paul II; feast day, September 24; wife, mother, and nurse. The Story: It was a busy life, a very busy life, spent… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin
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Wednesday’s Woman: Marie-Leonie Paradis
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born May 12, 1840, in Canada; died May 3, 1912, in Canada; feast day, May 3; beatified September 11, 1984, by John Paul II; woman religious. The Story: The woman who would become known in religious life as Marie-Leonie had… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Marie-Leonie Paradis
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Albertina Berkenbrock
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born April 11, 1919, in Brazil; died June 15, 1931, in Brazil; feast day, June 15; beatified October 20, 2007, by Benedict XVI; laywoman. The Story: Albertina was faithful throughout her short life. She grew up on a farm, part… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Albertina Berkenbrock
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary Elisabeth Hesselblad
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born June 4, 1870, in Sweden; died April 24, 1957, in Italy; canonized June 5, 2016, by Francis; feast day, June 4; woman religious and nurse. The Story: This newly canonized saint began her faith journey as a Lutheran. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary Elisabeth Hesselblad