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Blessed Maria Gargani
Blessed Maria Gargani

Blessed Maria Gargani

Also known as: Maria Crocifissa del Divino Amore; Maria Crocifissa of Divine Love

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 24

Born

December 1, 23

Died

May 23, 1973

Beatified

2 June 2018 by Pope Francis

Venerated

7 July 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Maria Gargani, also known as Maria Crocifissa del Divino Amore or Maria Crocifissa of Divine Love, was born on the evening of 23 December 1892 in Morra de Sanctis, Avellino, Italy. She was the youngest of eight children born to Rocco Gargani and Angiolina De Paola. Raised in a pious family, Blessed Maria's father ensured that all the children received a solid religious education.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2018-06-02 by 2 June 2018 by Pope Francis; the beatification miracle involved the 1975 healing of Michelina Formichella of Torrecuso, Benevento, Italy; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral of Naples, Italy presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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