Blessed Laura of Saint Catherine of Siena
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- Also known as
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Laura Montoya y Upegui
María Laura de Jesus Montoya Upegui
- Memorial
- 21 October
- Profile
- Educated at the Holy Spirit School of Amalfi, and in Medellín.
Teacher.
Beginning in 1908, she worked as missionary to the natives in the Uraba and Sarare regions.
Founded the Works of the Indians and the Congregation of Missionary Sisters of Immaculate Mary and of Saint Catherine of Siena who minister to the poor throughout South America.
Known for her defense of Indian rights, and as a strong role model for South American girls.
- Born
- 26 May 1874 in Jerico, Antioquía, Colombia as Laura Montoya y Upegui
- Died
- 21 October 1949 in Medellín, Colombia of natural causes
- Venerated
- 22 January 1991 by Pope John Paul II
- Beatified
- 25 April 2004 by Pope John Paul II;
the miracle involved the 1994 cure of an 86 year old woman with uterine cancer
- Canonized
- pending;
if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed Laura, contact:
Centro Madre Laura
Carr. 92 Nº 34D-21
Belencito, Apdo. Aereo
57975, Medellín, COLOMBIA
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