Here is Pope Pius XII’s speech on the occasion of the proclamation of St. Frances Cabrini as the heavenly Patroness of Emigrants. Why is Mother Cabrini called “The Patroness of Immigrants”? Despite having a missionary charism, Mother Cabrini was sent by Pope Leo XIII to the millions of Italian immigrants who, at the end of…
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This is the article in the Culture section of the Swiss magazine “Tidningen Dagen” about the film Cabrini. Here is the translation of the text of the article in our languages. Enjoy reading it! Italian nun’s life journey now becomes a film Francesca Xavier Cabrini was born in northern Italy and dreamed of becoming a…
Read MoreMother Cabrini Shrine in Colorado – This July: Celebrating Mother Cabrini’s Birthday Did you know? Mother Cabrini was born on July 15, 1850, in Sant’ Angelo, Italy. On that day, doves circled the family home, a sign that someone of significance was born. The town of Sant’ Angelo celebrates Mother’s birthday each year with a…
Read MoreOn July 15th, we will celebrateMother Cabrini’s174th BirthdayAlmighty and Eternal Father, Giver of all Giftsshow us Thy mercy, and grant, we beseech Thee,through the merits of Thy faithful Servant, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini,that all who invoke her intercessionmay obtain what they desireaccording to the good pleasure of Thy Holy Will.(here name your request)St. Frances Xavier…
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Jerome Bongiorno and Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno make no bones about it: their Catholic faith is very much a part of their mission as filmmakers. The married couple’s latest project is a pair of documentaries titled “American Women Saints” that focus on Elizabeth Ann Seton and Frances Xavier Cabrini. Broadcast initially on PBS in March, the two…
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A few days before the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, novenas, triduums and prayer times were organized in different parts of the Institute in preparation for the Feast. On June 7, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, presided over a Eucharistic celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of…
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On July 7, 1946, Frances Xavier Cabrini became a saint.The image is taken from the 1946 canonization celebrations at Sant’Angelo Lodigiano. On that date there were solemn religious services, blessing of vehicles, several illuminations and musical concerts, a float contest and fireworks. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of her canonization Sr. Lina Colombini,…
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Today begins the novena for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There are several initiatives in preparation for this important feast for the Institute! Day 1 of the Novena Mater Gratiae Province in Italian Day 2 of the Novena Mater Gratiae Province in Italian Day 3 of the Novena Mater Gratiae Province in…
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Plus, New Limited Edition Mother Cabrini Tiny Saint In the new film Cabrini, there is a scene where Mother Cabrini’s situation in New York is tenuous. She doesn’t have any money, her support is waning, and she’s worried about returning to Italy a failure. She’s interviewed for an article that directs the eyes of New…
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Here is Mother Cabrini’s letter to Sr. Gesuina Dotti, where at the beginning it reads: “So far I have received only two of your letters, and if you have sent five, then it must be said that I went down to the depths with the Titanic. If I had gone to London, I could have…
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Mother Cabrini’s compassion was an outpouring of her love of Jesus. The materials below are designed to help you think through what compassion is and to consider how St. Frances Cabrini might help you grow in it. Thinking about Compassion with Mother Cabrini – Cabrini Shrine NYC
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