Blessed Celestine of the Mother of God

Also known as

• Celestina Donati
• Maria Anna Donati
• Marianna Donati

Memorial

• 18 March

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She early felt drawn to religious life. Founded the Congregation of the Daughters of the Poor of Saint Joseph Calasanzio (Calasanzian Sisters) in 1889 with a mission to teach the poor and the children of prisoners.

Born

• 26 October 1848 in Marradi, Florence, Italy as Maria Anna Donati

Died

• 18 March 1925 in Florence, Italy of natural causes

Venerated

• 6 April 1998 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)

Beatified

• 30 March 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI
• recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Florence, Italy, presided by Cardinal José Saraiva Martins

Canonized

• if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed Maria, contact
     Rev. József Ruppert, SCHP
     Suore Calasanziane
     Via Faenza, 62
     50123 Firenze, ITALY

Additional Information

• Hagiography Circle
• Kirken i Norge
• Santi e Beati

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Celestine of the Mother of God“. Saints.SQPN.com. 17 March 2013. Web. 22 May 2013. <>