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Blessed Maria Bolognesi

Blessed Maria Bolognesi

Blessed Maria Bolognesi

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 30

Born

October 21, 1924

Died

January 30, 1980

Beatified

7 September 2013 by Pope Francis

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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