Blessed Teresa Manganiello
Also known as: Maria Luisa Manganiello
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
November 4
Born
January 1, 1849
Died
November 4, 1876
Beatified
22 May 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI
Biography
Blessed Teresa Manganiello, also known as Maria Luisa Manganiello, was born on January 1, 1849, in Montefusco, Avellino, Italy. She was born into a farm family and grew up with a deep love for the Catholic faith. Throughout her life, Teresa felt a strong calling to the religious life, and she eventually became a Secular Franciscan Tertiary.