Saint Mary Di Rosa
Also known as: Maria Crocifissa; Mary Crucifixa; Paola di Rosa; Paula Frances Mary di Rosa; Paola Francesca Maria; Maria Crocifissa Di Rosa
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
December 15
Born
November 6, 1813
Died
December 15, 1855
Canonized
12 June 1954 by Pope Pius XII
Beatified
26 May 1940 by Pope Pius XII
Biography
Saint Mary Di Rosa, also known as Maria Crocifissa, Mary Crucifixa, Paola di Rosa, Paula Frances Mary di Rosa, Paola Francesca Maria, and Maria Crocifissa Di Rosa, was born on 6 November 1813 in Brescia, Italy. She was one of nine children born to Clement di Rosa, an industrialist, and Countess Camilla Albani. In her upbringing, Mary was fortunate to grow up in a happy and pious family....