Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born May 3, 1632, in France; died May 8, 1668, in Canada; beatified April 24, 1989, by John Paul II; feast day, May 8; woman religious, nurse. The Story: Catherine of St. Augustine packed a lot of service into her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born March 26, 1901, in the United States; died May 8, 1927, in the United States; beatified October 4, 2014, by Pope Francis; feast day, May 8; writer, teacher, and woman religious. The Story: She was a Jersey girl, start… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich
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