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Blessed María Angélica Pérez
Blessed María Angélica Pérez

Blessed María Angélica Pérez

Also known as: María Crescencia; Sister Dulzura; Sister Sweetness

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 20

Born

August 17, 1897

Died

May 20, 1932

Beatified

17 November 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI

Biography

Blessed María Angélica Pérez, also known as María Crescencia or Sister Dulzura (Sister Sweetness), was born on 17 August 1897 in San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her parents were immigrants from Spain, and she was raised in a farm family. From a young age, María Angélica demonstrated a deep piety and devotion to God.

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