Blessed Blandina Merten - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Blandina Merten

Also known as: Maria Magdalena Merten; Blandine of the Sacred Heart; Blandina del Sacro Cuore

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 18

Born

July 10, 1883

Died

May 18, 1918

Beatified

1 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

9 July 1983 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Blandina Merten, also known as Maria Magdalena Merten and Blandine of the Sacred Heart, was born on 10 July 1883 in Düppennweiler, Saar, Germany. After completing her education at the Marienau Institute of Teaching, Maria dedicated herself to teaching in various Catholic elementary schools in the Trier region. She had a deep compassion for the children of the poor and actively worked to help them, ensuring their involvement in the parish community.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1987-11-01 by 1 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II; beatification celebrated in Saint Peter’s Square, Rome, Italy; the beatification miracle involved the cure of Sister Irimberta Puntigam, SSpS, of a malignant sarcoma in 1969