SAINT FRANCES CABRINI

Saint Frances
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

By Edward Matulanya 

Here are Background, early life, religious Life, works, canonization, and Legacy of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.

Early Life and Background of Saint Francesca Cabrini

Francesca Cabrini was born on July 15, 1850, in Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, near Milan, Italy (O'Malley, 2017). She was the youngest of thirteen children in a devout Catholic family. Despite limited formal education, Frances displayed strong organizational and spiritual maturity from a young age (Faggioli, 2013).

Religious Life of Saint Francesca Cabrini

In 1880, Frances Cabrini founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Codogno, Italy, with a focus on education and care for poor children (O'Malley, 2017). She took the religious name Frances Xavier Cabrini, honoring St. Francis Xavier.

Works in the United States Francesca Cabrini

At the invitation of Cardinal John Henry Newman, Cabrini and her order traveled to New York City in 1889 to serve Italian immigrants (Faggioli, 2013). She faced language barriers and poverty but established schools, orphanages, and hospitals.

For example; She founded the Sacred Heart Orphanage in New York and Columbus Hospital, which is now part of Mount Sinai West (O'Malley, 2017). By 1917, Cabrini had founded 67 institutions across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe.

Legacy and Recognition of Saint Frances Cabrini

Cabrini died on December 22, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois. She was canonized in 1946 by Pope Pius XII, becoming the first U.S. citizen to be canonized (Faggioli, 2013). She is the patron saint of immigrants, with her feast day celebrated on November 13.

Impact and Example of Service

Cabrini's work encompassed education, healthcare, and support for immigrants. She personally assisted destitute Italian immigrants in New York by providing shelter, employment, and guidance (O'Malley, 2017).

For example; Many Italian immigrants called her “Mother Cabrini” due to her compassionate, hands on approach (Faggioli, 2013).

Global Influence of Saint Frances Cabrini

The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue her work worldwide, operating schools, hospitals, and social service centers. Numerous institutions in the U.S., including a national shrine in Chicago, honor her legacy (O'Malley, 2017).

References

Faggioli, M. (2013). Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini: A biography. New York, NY: Crossroad Publishing.

O'Malley, J. W. (2017). Saints and sanctity: The life and works of Frances Xavier Cabrini. Chicago, IL: Loyola Press.

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