Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born August 29, 1769, in France; died November 18, 1852, in the United States; canonized July 3, 1988, by John Paul II; feast day, November 18; woman religious, teacher, missionary. The Story: Financially, the young Philippine’s existence was quite comfortable.… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite d’Youville
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born October 15, 1701, in Canada; died December 23, 1771, in Canada; canonized December 9, 1999, by John Paul II; feast day, October 16; woman religious, wife, mother, businesswoman. The Story: The first native-born Canadian saint had a bit of… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite d’Youville
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Smet
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I featured women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today we wrap up with pray for the living and the dead. The Basics: Born March 25, 1823, in France; died February 7, 1871, in France;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Smet
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Germaine Cousin
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Forgive offenses willingly. The Basics: Born January 1, 1579, in France; died 1601 in France; canonized June 29, 1867, by Pius IX; feast day,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Germaine Cousin