A portrait of St. Vincenza Gerosa
St. Vincenza Gerosa
October 29, 1784 – June 28, 1847
Feast
June 28 · XIX c.
Patron of
Sisters of Charity of Lovere
Order
Religious / Foundress
Italian co-foundress, with St. Bartolomea Capitanio, of the Institute of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere. After Capitanio's early death, Gerosa carried the young community forward for fourteen more years, consolidating its rule and works of mercy among the sick and the poor. Despite limited education she governed the institute with wisdom and humility until her death at sixty-two.
Life & Times
Also known as: Vincenza Gerosa of Lovere; Caterina Gerosa · Born: October 29, 1784 · Died: June 28, 1847 · From: Lovere, Lombardy.
Patronage
St. Vincenza Gerosa is invoked as the patron of sisters of charity of lovere. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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