Blessed Maria Luigia Velotti
Also known as: Maria Luigia of the Blessed Sacrament; Mariella (childhood nickname)
Feast Day
5-Sep
Born
16 November 1826 in Soccavo, Naples, Italy
Died
At 9am on 3 September 1886 at the Franciscan Sisters Adorers of the Holy Cross at Via Nuova Padre Ludovico 28, Casoria, Naples, Italy of natural causes after a long and debilitating illness; buried in the local cemetery in Casoria; re-interred in a chapel at the mother-house of the Franciscan Sisters Adorers of the Holy Cross in Casoria on 26 December 1926
Beatified
26 September 2020 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Naples, Italy, with Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe as chief celebrant
Venerated
21 January 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of heroic virtues)
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.
Cause for Canonization
Help Build This Profile
Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Maria Luigia Velotti?
Report a Grace or MiracleSimilar Saints & Blesseds
Stay Connected
Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.