Blessed Mary Fontanella
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- Also known as
- Mary of the Angels
- Memorial
- 16 December
- Profile
- One of twelve children.
At age twelve she joined the Cistercians at Saluzza.
Unfortunately, Mary's father died soon after, and Mary had to return home to help with the family.
Four years later, over the protests of her family, she joined the Carmelites in Turin, Italy.
Visionary and mystic, she was the victim of numerous diabolical attacks.
Novice mistress in 1691 at age 33.
Prioress in 1694.
Found a Carmelite monastery at Moncaglieri.
Noted for her strong devotion to Saint Joseph.
- Born
- 1661 at Baldinero, Italy
- Died
- 16 December 1717 of natural causes
- Beatified
- 1865 by Pope Pius IX
- Canonized
- pending
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