Blessed Maria Ripamonti: Feast Day July 4

Biography

Blessed Maria Ripamonti, also known as Sister Lucia of the Immaculata, Lucia dell’Immacolata, Lucia of Lecco, and Lucia Ripamonte, was born on May 26, 1909, in Acquate, Lecco, Italy. She was the youngest of four children in her family, and her father's name was Ferdinando. Maria was baptized when she was just four days old.

Growing up, Maria began working in a local spinning mill to help support her family. Despite the demands of her work, she remained active in her parish and dedicated to her faith. She tended to children, worked with Catholic Action, and became a close spiritual student of the parish priest, Father Luigi Piatti. It was during this time that Maria felt a strong calling to the religious life.

In 1932, Maria entered the Novitiate of the Handmaids of Charity in Brescia, Italy, taking on the religious name Lucia dell’Immacolata. She made her final profession in 1938, fully

Blessed Maria Ripamonti
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