Blessed Maria Luigia Velotti
Also known as: Maria Luigia of the Blessed Sacrament; Mariella (childhood nickname)
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 5
Born
November 16, 1826
Died
September 1, 3
Beatified
26 September 2020 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Maria Luigia Velotti, also known as Maria Luigia of the Blessed Sacrament or Mariella, was born on 16 November 1826 in Soccavo, Naples, Italy. She was the daughter of Francesco Velotti and Teresa Napoletano. Sadly, Maria was orphaned before the age of three, leaving her in the care of her aunt, Caterina.