Saint Clelia Barbieri
Also known as: Cloelia Barbieri
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 13
Born
February 13, 1847
Died
July 13, 1870
Canonized
9 April 1989 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
2 October 1968 by Pope Paul VI
Biography
Saint Clelia Barbieri, also known as Cloelia Barbieri, was born on February 13, 1847, in Bundrie di San Giovanni, Persiceto, Italy. From an early age, she showed little interest in worldly pursuits and instead focused her attention wholeheartedly on the spiritual life. Clelia possessed a deep devotion to God and a profound desire to serve others....