Blessed Maria Teresa Casini
Also known as: Sister Maria Serafina of the Heart of Jesus Pierced
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 3
Born
October 27, 1864
Died
April 1, 3
Beatified
31 October 2015 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Maria Teresa Casini, also known as Sister Maria Serafina of the Heart of Jesus Pierced, was born on 27 October 1864 in Frascati, Italy. She was the eldest daughter of Tommaso Casini, an engineer, and Melania Rayner. At the age of two days, she was baptized at the cathedral of Frascati.