Marie Theodore Voiron
A French religious sister of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry, Marie-Théodore Voiron was a major figure in education and social assistance in B…
First name and chronology
Josephine
15 saints and blesseds bear the name Josephine, between 1780 and 1960; the most famous is Giuseppe Nascimbeni, celebrated on January 22nd.
Chronology of the name Josephine
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1780-1835 Marie Theodore Voiron A French religious sister of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry, Marie-Théodore Voiron was a major figure in educat…
- 1801-1861 Giovanna Maria Bracaval A religious sister of Belgian origin, she restored the active life and original charism of the congregation of the Angel…
- 1811-1871 Giuseppina Operti Giuseppina Operti (1871-1949), in religion Sister Mary of the Angels, was an Italian religious, founder of the Institute…
- 1817-1872 Josefa Campos Talamanes Spanish religious and founder of the Congregation of the Catechist Religious Workers of Our Lady of Sorrows, dedicated t…
- 1829-1902 Giuseppe Maria Leone An Italian Redemptorist priest, the Venerable Giuseppe Maria Leone (1829-1902) was an influential spiritual guide, notab…
- 1838-1893 Josefa Naval Girbés A Spanish laywoman, embroiderer, and catechist, she dedicated her life to the Christian education of young girls and to …
- 1846-1906 Giuseppina Gabriela Bonino Foundress of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Savigliano, dedicated to the service of the poor, orp…
- 1857-1922 Giuseppe Nascimbeni Giuseppe Nascimbeni (1851-1922) was an Italian priest, pastor of Castelletto di Brenzone, and founder of the Institute o…
- 1860-1918 Mary Theresa Dudzik Józefina Dudzik (Sister Mary Theresa), born in Poland in 1860 and died in Chicago in 1918, is the foundress of the Franc…
- 1885-1945 Maria Pierina An Italian religious sister of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Immaculate Conception, she was the promoter of t…
- 1888-1948 Giuseppina Catanea Giuseppina Catanea (1894-1948), in religion Sister Maria Giuseppina di Gesù Crocifisso, was an Italian Discalced Carmeli…
- 1888-1960 Maria Josephina Teresa Marcucci Italian Passionist nun (1888-1960), known as Sister Maria Maddalena of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, she founded sever…
- 1890-1950 Giuseppina Suriano Giuseppina Suriano (1915-1950), nicknamed Pina, was a young Sicilian laywoman active in Catholic Action, who offered her…
- 1892-1947 Josephine Bakhita A former Sudanese slave, Josephine Bakhita became a Canossian religious sister in Italy, radiating humility, heroic forg…
- 1912-1924 Giuseppina Nicoli An Italian Daughter of Charity, Giuseppina Nicoli (1863-1924) dedicated her life to the education and relief of the most…
All records linked to Josephine
Female saints (13)
Giovanna Maria Bracaval
A religious sister of Belgian origin, she restored the active life and original charism of the congregation of the Angelic Sisters of Saint Paul, of w…
Giuseppina Operti
Giuseppina Operti (1871-1949), in religion Sister Mary of the Angels, was an Italian religious, founder of the Institute of the Carmelites of Marene, …
Josefa Campos Talamanes
Spanish religious and founder of the Congregation of the Catechist Religious Workers of Our Lady of Sorrows, dedicated to Christian education and the …
Josefa Naval Girbés
A Spanish laywoman, embroiderer, and catechist, she dedicated her life to the Christian education of young girls and to the service of her parish in A…
Giuseppina Gabriela Bonino
Foundress of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Savigliano, dedicated to the service of the poor, orphans, and the sick.
Mary Theresa Dudzik
Józefina Dudzik (Sister Mary Theresa), born in Poland in 1860 and died in Chicago in 1918, is the foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of Blessed Kuneg…
Maria Pierina
An Italian religious sister of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Immaculate Conception, she was the promoter of the devotion to the Holy Face o…
Giuseppina Catanea
Giuseppina Catanea (1894-1948), in religion Sister Maria Giuseppina di Gesù Crocifisso, was an Italian Discalced Carmelite from Naples, beatified in 2…
Maria Josephina Teresa Marcucci
Italian Passionist nun (1888-1960), known as Sister Maria Maddalena of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, she founded several monasteries in Spain and wr…
Giuseppina Suriano
Giuseppina Suriano (1915-1950), nicknamed Pina, was a young Sicilian laywoman active in Catholic Action, who offered herself as a victim of love for p…
Josephine Bakhita
A former Sudanese slave, Josephine Bakhita became a Canossian religious sister in Italy, radiating humility, heroic forgiveness, and deep faith.
Giuseppina Nicoli
An Italian Daughter of Charity, Giuseppina Nicoli (1863-1924) dedicated her life to the education and relief of the most destitute in Sardinia, partic…
Male saints (2)
Giuseppe Maria Leone
An Italian Redemptorist priest, the Venerable Giuseppe Maria Leone (1829-1902) was an influential spiritual guide, notably to Blessed Bartolo Longo an…
Giuseppe Nascimbeni
Giuseppe Nascimbeni (1851-1922) was an Italian priest, pastor of Castelletto di Brenzone, and founder of the Institute of the Little Sisters of the Ho…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Josephine's feast day?
The feast of Josephine is celebrated on January 22nd, in memory of Giuseppe Nascimbeni.
How many saints are named Josephine?
15 saints and blesseds bear the name Josephine, including Giuseppe Nascimbeni, Josephine Bakhita, Josefa Naval Girbés, Giuseppina Gabriela Bonino and Giuseppina Catanea.
Who is the most famous saint named Josephine?
The most famous saint named Josephine is Giuseppe Nascimbeni (20th century).