Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich
Also known as: Anne Catherine Emmerick
Feast Day
9-Feb
Born
8 September 1774 at Flamsche, diocese of Munster, Westphalia, Germany
Died
9 February 1824 at Dülmen, Germany; due to rumours that her body had been stolen, her grave was opened six weeks after her death; the body was found incorrupt; relics translated to Holy Cross Church, Dülmen, Germany on 15 February 1975
Beatified
3 October 2004 by Pope John Paul II; decree of beatification miracle promulgated on 7 July 2003
Venerated
24 April 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, also known as Anne Catherine Emmerick, was born on 8 September 1774 in Flamsche, a small village in the diocese of Munster, Westphalia, Germany. She was the daughter of poor but devoutly religious peasants. From a young age, she displayed a remarkable piety and suffered from various chronic health issues.
Cause for Canonization
Books & Resources
Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1475146345
Mary Magdalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895558025
Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895552108
Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895557916
The Life and Revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/089555061X
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