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Venerable Francisca De Paula De Jesus Isabel
Venerable Francisca De Paula De Jesus Isabel

Blessed Francisca De Paula De Jesus Isabel

Also known as: Nha Chica; Nhá Chica of Baependi

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 14

Died

June 14, 1895

Beatified

4 May 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

14 January 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Francisca De Paula De Jesus Isabel, also known as Nha Chica or Nhá Chica of Baependi, was born in 1810 in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She experienced a tragic loss at a young age when her mother passed away when she was only 10 years old. In the midst of her grief, Francisca turned to the Blessed Virgin Mary for solace and guidance. This deep devotion to Mary would shape her entire life and spirituality.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-05-04 by 4 May 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato at the Santuário Nossa Senhora da Conceição em Baependi, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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