A portrait of St. Rosa Venerini
St. Rosa Venerini
1656 – 1728
Feast
May 7 · XVIII c.
Patron of
Teachers · Catholic education · Schoolgirls
Order
Religious / Foundress
Italian foundress (1656-1728), of Viterbo, opened in 1685 the first free public school for girls in the Papal States, the model for the Religious Teachers Venerini, formally constituted as a religious institute. Canonized 2006 by Benedict XVI.
Life & Times
Born: 1656 · Died: 1728 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Rosa Venerini is invoked as the patron of teachers, catholic education, schoolgirls. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Rosa Venerini, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.