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
Religious Order
Venerated
3 July 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)
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.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2010-05-22 by 22 May 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI; beatification recognition was celebrated at the Square of the Basilica of Madonna delle Grazie, Benevento, Italy, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato
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