Blessed Teresa Manganiello

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.