St. Rose of Viterbo

St. Rose of Viterbo was born in Italy in 1234. When she was just 3 years old, she is said to have brought a person back from death. She began preaching when she was only 10 years old. She tried to join the Poor Clares many times, but they refused her. She died in 1252 and was canonized in 1457. She is patron saint of people rejected by religious orders.

Catholic Review

The Catholic Review is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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