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Saint Rose Venerini

1656-1728

Feast Day: May 7

Canonized in 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI

Saint Rose Venerini was born in Viterbo, Italy. She discerned the contemplative religious life after her fiancé died. Yet her true vocation was teaching, which she realized under the guidance of her spiritual director. She believed that to educate would improve the lives of the poor and in spite of severe opposition, she opened a preschool for girls and founded a religious institute of women called the Venerini Sisters. By the time of her death, she oversaw the training of teachers and administration of over 40 schools throughout Italy.    

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