Blessed Teresa Manganiello - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Teresa Manganiello

Also known as: Maria Luisa Manganiello

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

4-Nov

Born

1 January 1849 in Montefusco, Avellino, Italy

Died

4 November 1876 in Montefusco, Avellino, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

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

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