Saint Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus
Born Anna-Maria Gallo in Naples, she endured her father's violence for refusing marriage and choosing religious life in the Third Order of Saint Franc…
First name and chronology
Mary-Frances
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Mary-Frances, between 1715 and 1922; the most famous is Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus, celebrated on October 6th.
Chronology of the name Mary-Frances
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1715-1791 Saint Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus Born Anna-Maria Gallo in Naples, she endured her father's violence for refusing marriage and choosing religious life in …
- 1759-1794 Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4) Four Daughters of Charity of Arras, martyred in Cambrai in 1794 for refusing to take the revolutionary oath.
- 1842-1902 Maria Carmela Giannetto Italian religious of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, known as Sister Maria Francesca, she distingu…
- 1845-1905 María Natividad Sánchez Viloria A Spanish Poor Clare nun, Sister María Francisca del Niño Jesús distinguished herself through her life of contemplative …
- 1862-1922 Clemenza Adelaide Cesira Ticchi An Italian contemplative religious of the Order of Capuchin Poor Clares, she offered her life and sufferings for the spi…
All records linked to Mary-Frances
Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4)
Four Daughters of Charity of Arras, martyred in Cambrai in 1794 for refusing to take the revolutionary oath.
Maria Carmela Giannetto
Italian religious of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, known as Sister Maria Francesca, she distinguished herself by her abandonme…
María Natividad Sánchez Viloria
A Spanish Poor Clare nun, Sister María Francisca del Niño Jesús distinguished herself through her life of contemplative prayer and spiritual hospitali…
Clemenza Adelaide Cesira Ticchi
An Italian contemplative religious of the Order of Capuchin Poor Clares, she offered her life and sufferings for the spiritual renewal of her monaster…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Mary-Frances's feast day?
The feast of Mary-Frances is celebrated on October 6th, in memory of Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus.
How many saints are named Mary-Frances?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Mary-Frances, including Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus, Marie-Madeleine Fontaine and 3 companions (4), Maria Carmela Giannetto, Clemenza Adelaide Cesira Ticchi and María Natividad Sánchez Viloria.
Who is the most famous saint named Mary-Frances?
The most famous saint named Mary-Frances is Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus (18th century).