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
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.