Stained Glass Window Of Blessed Lucy Bufalari Date And Artist Unknown

Blessed Lucy Bufalari

Also known as: Lucy of Amelia

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

27-Jul

Born

Early 14th century at Castel Porziano near Rome, Italy

Died

27 July 1350 at the Augustinian convent in Amelia, Italy of natural causes; buried at the convent church of Saint Augustine; relics re-enshrined in the church of Saint Monica in 1925; re-enshrined under the altar of a church in Amelia in May 2011 when the convent closed

Beatified

3 August 1832 by Pope Gregory XVI (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Lucy Bufalari, an Augustinian Oblate nun of the Order of Saint Augustine, dedicated her life to service within the religious community of Amelia, Italy. Born into the faithful, her specific birth date and place remain unrecorded in historical accounts. She entered the Augustinian Oblate convent in Amelia, where she became known for her profound piety and steadfast commitment to the Augustinian charism. Her leadership was recognized when she was appointed prioress of the convent, a position she held with wisdom and compassion, guiding her sisters in prayer, charity, and the