Blessed Maria Ripamonti
Also known as: Sister Lucia of the Immaculata; Lucia dell’Immacolata; Lucia of Lecco; Lucia Ripamonte
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 4
Born
May 26, 1909
Died
July 4, 1954
Beatified
23 October 2021 by Pope Francis
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.