Stations of the Cross·Saint for a Minute

Saint for a Minute

Saint for a Minute

Blessed Bruna Pellesi

Blessed Bruna Pellesi

Blessed Bruna Pellesi

Also known as: Sister Maria Rosa of Jesus

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Dec

Born

11 November 1917 in Morano di Prignano sulla Secchia, Modena, Italy as Bruna Pellesi

Died

1 December 1972 in Sassuolo, Reggio Emilia, Italy of complications from tuberculosis

Beatified

29 April 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

1 July 2000 by Pope John Paul II

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. Despite her young age, she took it upon herself to help raise and care for these children, being a loving and nurturing presence in their lives.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2007-04-29 by 29 April 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Videos

Watch on YouTube

Help Build This Profile

Report an Issue

Add Alternative Image

Suggest an Edit

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Bruna Pellesi?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Blessed Maddalena Caterina Morano

Blessed Maddalena Caterina Morano was born on 15 November 1847 in Chieri, Italy. At a young age of...

Blessed Cecilia Eusepi

Blessed Cecilia Eusepi, also known as Maria Angela, was born on 17 February 1910 in Monte Romano,...

Saint Mary Di Rosa

Saint Mary Di Rosa, also known as Maria Crocifissa, Mary Crucifixa, Paola di Rosa, Paula Frances...

Blessed Annunciata Asteria Cocchetti

Blessed Annunciata Asteria Cocchetti, also known as Blessed Annunciata Cocchetti, was born on 9 May...

Blessed Leonella Sgorbati

Blessed Leonella Sgorbati, also known as Rosa Maria Sgorbati, was born on 9 December 1940 in...

Blessed Maria Fortunata Viti

Blessed Maria Fortunata Viti, also known as Anna Felicia Viti, was born on 10 February 1827 in...

Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.