The Basics: Born about 1130 in Italy; died about 1160 in Italy; canonization date unclear; feast day, September 4. Hermit. The Story: Rosalia, as with so many of the women saints of times past, rejected an arranged marriage by her parents, members of the noble class. But while she may have lived briefly in a convent,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rosalia
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Maria Micaela of the Blessed Sacrament
The Basics: Born January 1, 1809, in Spain; died August 25, 1865, in Spain; canonized March 4, 1934, by Pope Pius XI; feast day, August 25. Woman religious, teacher, social worker. The Story: Maria Micaela Desmaisieres, or Madre Sacramento as she would come to be known, had a rich and textured life. Born into a noble… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Maria Micaela of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rose of Lima
The Basics: Born April 20, 1586, in Peru; died August 24, 1617, in Peru; canonized April 12, 1671, by Pope Clement X; feast day, August 23. Mystic. The Story: Rose, the first person born in the Western Hemisphere to be canonized, let nothing get between her and the Lord. When she was young and people commented… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rose of Lima
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Nonna
The Basics: Born in the fourth century in Turkey; died about 374 in Turkey; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, August 5. Wife and mother. The Story: If ever there was a mother who had an impact on her family’s faith life, it was Nonna. Raised by Christian parents, she was given in marriage to Gregory of Nazianzus, the… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Nonna