Blessed Bruna Pellesi
Also known as: Sister Maria Rosa of Jesus
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
December 1
Born
November 11, 1917
Died
December 1, 1972
Beatified
29 April 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Biography
Blessed Bruna Pellesi, also known as Sister Maria Rosa of Jesus, was born on 11 November 1917 in Morano di Prignano sulla Secchia, Modena, Italy. She was the youngest of nine children in her family. Bruna faced early challenges in life as she lost two sisters-in-law, leaving behind six small children....