Blessed Klara Szczesna
Also known as: Sister Ludwika
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 7
Born
July 18, 1863
Died
February 7, 1916
Beatified
27 September 2015 by Pope Francis
Venerated
20 December 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Klara Szczęsna, also known as Sister Ludwika, was born on 18 July 1863 in Cieszki, Lubowidz, Zuromin, Poland. She was the sixth of seven children born to Anthony and Frances, née Skorupska. Klara was baptized in the parish church in Lubowidz and received her early education at home, where her mother played a vital role. Unfortunately, when Klara was only 12 years old, her mother passed away.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2015-09-27 by 27 September 2015 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition Mass was celebrated at the John Paul II Sanctuary in Kraków, Poland celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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