Blessed Eugenie Smet - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Eugenie Smet

Also known as: Marie de la Providence; Mary of Providence

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Feb

Born

25 March 1825 at Lille, France

Died

7 February 1871 at Paris, France of cancer

Beatified

26 May 1957 by Pope Pius XII in Rome, Italy

Venerated

22 February 1955 by Pope Pius XII (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Eugenie Smet, also known as Marie de la Providence or Mary of Providence, was born on 25th March 1825 in Lille, France. She was a devout Catholic and developed a close friendship with Saint John Vianney, who inspired and influenced her spiritual journey.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1957-05-26 by 26 May 1957 by Pope Pius XII in Rome, Italy

Books & Resources

Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612787169

The Helpers of the Holy Souls, https://archive.org/details/TheHelpersOfTheHolySouls

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