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May 22

Maria Dominica Brun Barbantini (1789–1868)

Founding religious

Religious, founder of the Congregation of Sisters Ministers of the Sick of San Camilo.

Biography

She was born in Luca, Italy, and in 1811 she married Juan Barbantini who died suddenly a few months later. María Dominica gave herself to works of apostolate and assistance to the sick. In 1819 she founded an Association of Sisters of Charity that was like the seed of her congregation.

Practical advice

During this day, slowly pray a mystery of the Rosary for a need in your family, putting the result in God's hands.

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