The Basics: Born October 6, 1811, in Canada; died October 6, 1849, in Canada; beatified May 23, 1982, by John Paul II; feast day, October 6. Woman religious, educator. The Story: Born into a large, prosperous farming family in Quebec, Marie-Rose felt from an early age she had a vocation as a sister. However, poor health… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Theodore Guerin
The Basics: Born October 2, 1798, in France; died May 14, 1856, in the United States; canonized October 15, 2006, by Benedict XVI; feast day, October 3. Woman religious, missionary, teacher. The Story: Theodore’s world was rocked when she was just fifteen and her father was murdered. Her mother fell into a deep depression, and Theodore… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Theodore Guerin
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Ludmila
The Basics: Born about 860 in Poland; died September 15, 921, in the Czech Republic; canonized precongregation; feast day, September 16. Grandmother. The Story: You surely remember the Christmas song about Wenceslaus going out on the feast of St. Stephen to help the peasant. Much of what the ruler knew about charity and kindness came from… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Ludmila
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Wulfrida
The Basics: Born in England; died 988 in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, September 9. Mother and woman religious. The Story: Wulfrida, also known as Wulfthryth, was living at Wilton Abbey when King Edgar took her away to his palace. She was not a nun at the time; the thinking is that Wulfrida, who came from a… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Wulfrida