Blessed María Angélica Pérez
Also known as: María Crescencia; Sister Dulzura; Sister Sweetness
Feast Day
20-May
Born
17 August 1897 in San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died
20 May 1932 in Vallenar, Atacama, Argentina of natural causes; found incorrupt in 1966; re-interred in the College Chapel in Huerto de Pergamino, Argentina
Beatified
17 November 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI; the recognition was celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, at Pergamino, Argentina; her beatification miracle involved a cure from type A hepatitis
Venerated
22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II (degree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed María Angélica Pérez, also known as María Crescencia or Sister Dulzura (Sister Sweetness), was born on 17 August 1897 in San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her parents were immigrants from Spain, and she was raised in a farm family. From a young age, María Angélica demonstrated a deep piety and devotion to God.
Help Build This Profile
Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed María Angélica Pérez?
Report a Grace or MiracleStay Connected
Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.