Saint Maria Soledad Torres Acosta
Also known as: Emanuela Tores-Acosta; Manuela Torres Acosta; María Soledad
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 11
Born
December 2, 1826
Died
October 11, 1887
Canonized
25 January 1970 by Pope Paul VI
Beatified
5 February 1950 by Pope Pius XII
Biography
Saint Anastasia Guadalupe García Zavala, also known as Sister María Guadalupe, Maria Guadalupe García Zavala, or Mother Lupita, was born on April 27, 1878, in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. She was the daughter of Fortino García and Refugio Zavala de García. Anastasia grew up in a devout Catholic family and developed a strong devotion to Our Lady of Zapopan. As a young woman, Anastasia was engaged to be married....