Blessed Maria Troncatti

Saint Maria Troncatti

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Aug

Born

16 February 1883 in Corteno Golgi, Brescia, Italy

Died

25 August 1969 in a plane crash in Sucúa, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador

Beatified

24 November 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI; beatification recognition was celebrated at Macas, Morona Santiago, Ecuador, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Canonized

October 19, 2025, by Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter's Square

Venerated

12 November 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Maria Troncatti, born on 16 February 1883 in Corteno Golgi, Brescia, Italy, had a remarkable life dedicated to serving others and bringing the teachings of Catholicism to indigenous communities. She is widely known for her selfless devotion and unwavering commitment to the Shuar tribe in the Amazon forest.

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