Blessed Colomba Matylda Gabriel

Blessed Colomba Matylda Gabriel, also known as Janina Matylda Gabriel, was born on 3 May 1858 in Ivano-Frankivsk, Poland (now in Ukraine). Born into a wealthy Polish noble family, Janina pursued education and eventually became a teacher. She began her teaching career in public schools and later transitioned to schools operated by the Benedictines.