Blessed Maria Bolognesi
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
30-Jan
Born
21 October 1924 in Bosaro, Rovigo, Italy
Died
30 January 1980 in Rovigo, Italy
Beatified
7 September 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Piazza XX Settembre, Rovigo, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
10 May 2012 (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Maria Bolognesi, born as Maria Teresa Bolognesi, was a devout lay woman in the diocese of Adria-Rovigo, Italy. She was born on October 21, 1924, in Bosaro, Rovigo, Italy, into a humble family. From a young age, Blessed Maria demonstrated a deep spiritual inclination and a strong devotion to Christ.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-09-07 by 7 September 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Piazza XX Settembre, Rovigo, Italy, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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