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Blessed Battista Di Piacenza

Also known as: Baptista

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

17 October (Franciscans); 3 September on some calendars

Died

Between 1515 and 1519 (records vary) of natural causes

Biography

Blessed Battista Di Piacenza, also known as Baptista, was a revered Franciscan tertiary in the diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio, Italy. Unfortunately, only limited information about her life has been preserved throughout history. However, early Franciscan martyrologies praised her for the immense spiritual value of her good works and highlighted her exceptional life of penance and devotion to the Eucharist.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

October 17 September 3

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