Saint Maria Domenica Mantovani
Also known as: Mother Maria of the Immaculate
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 2
Born
November 12, 1862
Died
February 2, 1934
Canonized
15 May 2022 by Pope Francis
Beatified
27 April 2003 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Maria Domenica Mantovani, also known as Mother Maria of the Immaculate, was born on 12 November 1862 in the small farm village of Castelletto di Brenzone, Italy. She was the eldest of four children born to Giovanni and Prudenza Zamperini. Growing up in a pious family, Maria received a strong religious education from her parents, although she only attended elementary school for three years....