Blessed Anna Schaeffer
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- Memorial
- 5 October
- Profile
- Laywoman.
Paralyzed by an industrial accident in 1901.
From her sick bed she carried out an apostalate through corresondence.
Known for her devotion to the Sacred Heart.
- Born
- 18 February 1882 in Mindelstetten, Bavaria, Germany
- Died
- 5 October 1925 in Mindelstetten, Bavaria, Germany
- Name Meaning
- gracious one; grace (= Anne)
- Venerated
- 11 July 1995 by Pope John Paul II
- Beatified
- 7 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II
- Canonized
- pending;
if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed Anna, contact:
Pfarramt Mindelstetten
Kirchplatz 2
93349 Mindelstetten, GERMANY
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- Readings
- Anna Schaeffer continues to be present among us with her message of life, which is a solid anchor of salvation when sad moments are experienced or when dark valleys are crossed.
- Pope John Paul II at Blessed Anna's beatification
