Margherita Diomira Crispi
Italian religious, founder of the Oblate Sisters of Divine Love, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2022.
Contemporaries
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Biography
Youth, education, and early years of religious life of Diomira Ludovica Romana Crispi.
Diomira Ludovica Romana Crispi was born on November 19, 1879, in Partinico, Sicily. Orphaned of her father at the age of seven, she studied in Rome and then in Arluno. In 1901, she entered the Daughters of the Cross, completed her postulancy in France at La Puye, and took her vows under the name Sister Aloysa Marguerite. She then taught for ten years in Parma.
Life and Work
The foundation of the Society of the Oblate Sisters to Divine Love and its expansion.
In Parma, Sister Aloysa Margherita propagated devotion to the Sacred Heart. After a period with the Passionists, she founded the Society of the Oblate Sisters to Divine Love in Sicily on January 17, 1923, with the support of Bishop Intreccialagli. The institute is dedicated to education, orphans, and the clergy, expanding throughout Italy and later into America.
Path to holiness
The death of Mother Margherita and her reputation for holiness.
Mother Margherita passed away on June 18, 1974, in Rome. Buried at the generalate house, her reputation for holiness spread rapidly in Italy and Latin America, with many faithful seeking her intercession, particularly for fertility issues.
Beatification and canonization
The process of recognition of her heroic virtues.
The cause for beatification began in the 1990s with inquiries in Rome and San José. On December 17, 2022, Pope Francis authorized the decree recognizing her heroic virtues, declaring her venerable.
Spirituality and legacy
The spiritual pillars and the continuity of her work.
Her spirituality rests on the oblation to the Trinity, with the mottos "Deus Caritas" and "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam". Its pillars are Eucharistic adoration, reparation to the Sacred Heart, and active apostolate. Her sisters continue her work today.
Frequently asked questions about Margherita Diomira Crispi
Who was Margherita Diomira Crispi?
Italian religious, founder of the Oblate Sisters of Divine Love, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2022.
What is Margherita Diomira Crispi invoked for?
Margherita Diomira Crispi is invoked for: difficultés à concevoir un enfant and difficulty conceiving a child.
Which saints were contemporaries of Margherita Diomira Crispi?
Contemporaries include: Jesús María Echavarría Aguirre, Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus, Narcisa de Jesús and Juan de Jesús López y González.
When did Margherita Diomira Crispi die?
Margherita Diomira Crispi died around 1879.
What are the other names of Margherita Diomira Crispi?
Other forms of the name: Diomira Ludovica Romana Crispi, Sœur Aloysa Marguerite and Sœur Aloysa Margherita.
Who are the relatives of Margherita Diomira Crispi?
Relatives of Margherita Diomira Crispi: Ferdinando Crispi (father) and Rachele De Rubei (mother).
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Key Events
- Era / death: 1879-1974
- Decree of venerability by Francis