Blessed Giuseppina Catanea
Also known as: Pinella (childhood nickname in her family) Sister Maria Giuseppina of Jesus Crucified Marie-Joséphine de Jésus crucifié; Sister Maria Giuseppina of Jesus Crucified; Marie-Joséphine de Jésus crucifié
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 14
Born
February 18, 1894
Died
March 14, 1948
Beatified
1 June 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI
Biography
Blessed Giuseppina Catanea, also known as Pinella, was born on 18 February 1894 in Italy. She was born into the Italian nobility and from a young age, she displayed a deep piety and care for the poor. Giuseppina had a strong devotion to Mary and the Eucharist, always seeking opportunities to pray the rosary.