Cardinal Vicente Bokalic, archbishop of Santiago del Estero and primacy of Argentina, He decreed the designation as a archdiocesan sanctuary of the Antula breast chapellocated in Villa Silipica.
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Entre los fundamentos para la decisión, el purpurado recordó que la santa, nacida en 1730 y canonizada en 2024 por el Papa Francisco, vivió una vida marcada por la caridad y la entrega a los más necesitados, incluso en las cárceles, donde conoció, alivió y consoló miserias y desdichas. He stressed that the humble called “the mother” and, thanks to her, many knew God.
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His work in prisons was also remarkable. Not only did he bring spiritual comfort to the prisoners, but also helped them materially, attending their most urgent needs.
Pope Francis presided over his canonization on February 11, 2024, making her the first Argentine woman raised to the altars.
Julieta Villar
I am a journalist, a graduate in Communication from the National University of La Matanza in Argentina. I have work experience in non -governmental organizations. Since 2016 I dedicate myself to Catholic journalism, first in the Argentine Catholic Information Agency (AICA) and, since 2022, as a correspondent for ACI Press for Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Bolivia.