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Blessed Laura Vicuna

Blessed Laura Vicuna

Blessed Laura Vicuña

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

22-Jan

Born

5 April 1891 in at Santiago, Chile

Died

22 January 1904 at Junín de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina

Beatified

3 September 1988 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

5 June 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Laura Vicuña, also known as Laura del Carmen Vicuña Pino, was born on 5 April 1891 in Santiago, Chile. She was the daughter of Jose Domingo Vicuña and Mercedes Pino. Laura's father was a soldier who tragically lost his life during the outbreak of the civil war in Chile. In order to protect herself and her infant daughter, Laura's mother, Mercedes, moved to Las Lajas, Argentina, while her husband fought in the war.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1988-09-03 by 3 September 1988 by Pope John Paul II

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