Blessed Angela of Foligno
A socialite converted after the loss of her family, Angela of Foligno became a major Franciscan mystic of the 13th century. She is famous fo…
Patronage
Widows
5 saints
Saint Asella
An illustrious Roman virgin of the 4th and 5th centuries, Asella dedicated herself to God from childhood and enclosed herself in a cell at t…
Dorothea of Montau
A wife and mother of nine children who became a mystic recluse near the cathedral of Marienwerder, Dorothea of Montau (1347-1394) was recogn…
Elizabeth Ann Seton
The first saint born in the United States, Elizabeth Ann Seton, a widow who converted to Catholicism, founded the Sisters of Charity of Sain…
Marguerite d'Youville
A Canadian widow who became the foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Montreal, known as the Grey Nuns, Marguerite d'Youville was the first…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Widows?
The patron saints of Widows include: Blessed Angela of Foligno, Saint Asella, Dorothea of Montau, Elizabeth Ann Seton and Marguerite d'Youville.
Which saint should you pray to for Widows?
For Widows, you can pray to: Blessed Angela of Foligno, Saint Asella, Dorothea of Montau, Elizabeth Ann Seton and Marguerite d'Youville.