Maria Angela Picco
Italian Roman Catholic nun / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maria Angela Picco (8 November 1867 – 7 September 1921) was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious of the Little Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. She assumed the new name of "Anna Eugenia" upon making her solemn profession and held various leadership positions until her death. She was known for her intense commitment to the plight of the poor and for her strong devotion to the Eucharist.[1][2]
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Maria Angela Picco | |
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Born | (1867-11-08)8 November 1867 Crescenzago, Milan, Kingdom of Italy |
Died | 7 September 1921(1921-09-07) (aged 53) Parma, Kingdom of Italy |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 7 October 2001, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II |
Feast | 7 September |
Attributes | Religious habit |
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She was beatified on 7 October 2001.