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'''Antonina De Angelis''' (24 October 1880 – 25 February 1962) was an Italian Roman Catholic who was a professed religious of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy, established by Saint [[Maria Giuseppa Rossello]]. Upon admittance into the order, she assumed the name of "'''Maria Ludovica'''". She initially served in [[Italy]], but moved to [[Argentina]] where she devoted her time to the social needs of the populace in [[La Plata]]. She died there in 1962.
'''Antonina De Angelis''' (24 October 1880 – 25 February 1962) was an Italian Roman Catholic who was a professed religious of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy, established by Saint [[Maria Giuseppa Rossello]]. Upon admittance into the order, she assumed the name of "'''Maria Ludovica'''". She initially served in [[Italy]], but moved to [[Argentina]] where she devoted her time to children and the children's hospital in [[La Plata]]. She died there in 1962. [[Pope John Paul II]] beatified her in 2004.

[[Pope John Paul II]] beatified her in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20041003_de-angelis_en.html|title=Maria Ludovica De Angelis (1880-1962)|publisher=Holy See|date=|accessdate=26 June 2015}}</ref>


==Life==
==Life==
Antonina De Angelis was born in San Gregorio on 24 October 1880 as the first of eight children. In the afternoon of her birth date she was baptized. As a child, De Angelis had a passion for nature, and she worked each day in the fields near her home. Somewhat reserved, she decided to pursue her vocation.
Antonina De Angelis was born in [[San Gregorio (L'Aquila)|San Gregorio]], Italy on 24 October 1880 as the first of eight children and was baptized on the date of her birth. As a child, De Angelis enjoyed nature and she worked daily in the fields near her home. Somewhat reserved, she decided to pursue a religious vocation. She entered the congregation of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy on 17 November 1904 and was granted the name of "Maria Ludovica". On 14 November 1907, she left [[Italy]] for [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]], traveling by boat and arriving on 4 December.<ref name=vatican>{{cite web|url=http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20041003_de-angelis_en.html|title=Maria Ludovica De Angelis (1880-1962)|publisher=Holy See|date=|accessdate=26 June 2015}}</ref>


She was assigned in 1908 to work as the manager of the kitchen, linens and pantry for the Children's Hospital of La Plata<ref name=hospital>{{cite news|last1=Mann|first1=Viviana|title=El milagro de Sor Ludovica de Angelis|url=http://www.agencianova.com/nota.asp?n=2010_2_13&id=15071&id_tiponota=1|accessdate=7 December 2015|publisher=Agencia NOVA|date=13 February 2010|location=Buenos Aires, Argentina|language=Spanish}}</ref> (now known as Sor María Ludovica Hospital de Niños),<ref name="name of hospital">{{cite news|title=El director del Hospital de Niños de La Plata desmintió problemas con el servicio y la falta de médicos|url=http://www.telam.com.ar/notas/201510/123391-hospital-la-plata-servicios.html|accessdate=7 December 2015|publisher=Télam|date=13 October 2015|location=Buenos Aires, Argentina|language=Spanish}}</ref> When she arrived at the hospital, it had only 60 beds and two wooden chambers.<ref name="2nd miracle">{{cite news|title=¿Hubo otro milagro de Sor María Ludovica?|url=http://pasado.eldia.com/edis/20070602/laciudad0.htm|accessdate=7 December 2015|publisher=El Día|date=2 June 2007|location=Buenos Aires, Argentina|language=Spanish}}</ref> Sister Maria Ludovica was later made the supervisor and head administrator of the children's hospital.<ref name=hospital /> She focused on expanding services for the children, securing funds to build additional patient and operating rooms, acquire medical equipment, and construct a convalescent center. She also was instrumental in the building of a chapel and creation of a farm to provide fresh produce for the children of the hospital.<ref name="Hospital works">{{cite web|title=Biography of Future Blessed Sister Maria Ludovica de Angelis|url=http://www.catholic-church.org/ejtyler/catholic_life/HolyPersons.html|publisher=Catholic Church|accessdate=7 December 2015|location=Vatican City|date=24 September 2004}}</ref> She was also instrumental in securing a grant from the Municipality of La Plata to maintain the hospital, which guaranteed its longevity. After her death, the city took over the administration of the facility.<ref name="City involvement">{{cite news|title=La difícil tarea de continuar con la acción de Sor María Ludovica en el Hospital de Niños|url=http://www.agencianova.com/nota.asp?n=2010_3_17&id=16111&id_tiponota=1|accessdate=7 December 2015|publisher=Agencia NOVA|date=17 March 2010|location=Buenos Aires, Argentina|language=Spanish}}</ref>
She entered the congregation that was the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy on 17 November 1904 and was granted the name of "Maria Ludovica". On 14 November 1907, exactly three years later, departed [[Italy]] for [[Buenos Aires]] in [[Argentina]], setting forth via boat and arriving on 4 December. There, she decided to devote her time to whatever assignment she was given.


De Angelis died in 1962 in [[La Plata]].<ref name=vatican />
De Angelis worked in a children's hospital where she would provide meals for the children as well as the staff. She was later named as the manageress of the hospital and was known for her untiring devotion to all who were ill or needy. Always with a [[Rosary]] in her hand, she was known to be a gentle and determined woman. She also managed to procure financial assistance to help build operating rooms and to procure medical equipment.

De Angelis died in 1962 in [[La Plata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20041003_de-angelis_en.html|title=Maria Ludovica De Angelis (1880-1962)|publisher=Holy See|date=|accessdate=26 June 2015}}</ref>


==Beatification==
==Beatification==
Her beatification began when the current Superior of the children's hospital, Sister Emilia Paternosto, was told of "divine favor" some had received when praying to Sister Maria Ludovica. Paternosto initiated the process of canonization in 1985 and the following year Antonio Quarracino, Archbishop of La Plata, elevated the case to the diocesan level. After investigations were completed, the title of [[Servant of God]] was conferred upon her in 1990. In 1992, after claims by a mother that her daughter with [[spina bifida]] was able to walk after intercession from Sister Maria Ludovica, a team of doctors examined the evidence and the Vatican concluded the healing was "scientifically inexplicable".<ref name="Revista Domingo">{{cite web|title=Cronología de su beatificación|url=http://pasado.eldia.com/edis/20120219/cronologiabeatificacion-revistadomingo6.htm|publisher=Revista Domingo|accessdate=7 December 2015|location=Buenos Aires, Argentina|language=Spanish|date=19 February 2012}}</ref> In 2001, she was declared to have lived a life of [[heroic virtue]] and was granted the title of [[Venerable]] by [[Pope John Paul II]].<ref name=Venerable>{{cite news|title=Anuncian beatificación de Sor Ludovica de Angelis para octubre|url=http://www.aciprensa.com/noticias/anuncian-beatificacion-de-sor-ludovica-de-angelis-para-octubre/|accessdate=7 December 2015|publisher=ACI Prensa|date=28 May 2004|location=Vatican City|language=Spanish}}</ref> On November 18, 2003, the [[Congregation for the Causes of Saints]] signed the authenticity of a miracle<ref name=hospital /> and John Paul II approved the findings the following month.<ref name="Revista Domingo" /> He beatified her on 3 October 2004.<ref name=Beatification>{{cite news|title=Beatificaron a Sor María Ludovica|url=http://www.agencianova.com/nota.asp?n=2004_10_5&id=17588&id_tiponota=11|accessdate=7 December 2015|publisher=Agencia NOVA|date=5 October 2004|location=Buenos Aires, Argentina|language=Spanish}}</ref>
The beatification process commenced in La Plata on 17 September 1987 which conferred upon her the title of [[Servant of God]]. The process included the gathering of testimonies and documentation that was compiled into the [[Positio]]. The process was ratified on 26 June 1992 and the Positio was forwarded to the [[Congregation for the Causes of Saints]] in [[Rome]] in 1993. [[Pope John Paul II]] declared her to have lived a life of [[heroic virtue]] and granted her the title of [[Venerable]] on 20 December 2001.


Claims of a second miraculous healing and investigation of the claim began in 2007<ref name="2nd miracle" /> and investigation was still on-going in 2010.<ref name="City involvement" />
The miracle required for her beatification was soon investigated with the independent process ratified on 23 November 2001. The documentation was submitted to Rome for further evaluation and culminated on 20 December 2003 when John Paul II approved the miracle. He beatified her on 3 October 2004.<ref name=Beatification>{{cite news|title=Beatificaron a Sor María Ludovica|url=http://www.agencianova.com/nota.asp?n=2004_10_5&id=17588&id_tiponota=11|accessdate=7 December 2015|publisher=Agencia NOVA|date=5 October 2004|location=Buenos Aires, Argentina|language=Spanish}}</ref>

The second miracle required for sainthood was also investigated and the process was ratified on 20 May 2009.


==References==
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*[http://www.hagiographycircle.com/year/1962.htm Hagiography Circle]
*[http://www.hagiographycircle.com/year/1962.htm Hagiography Circle]


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| NAME = De Angelis, Antonina
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Ludovica De Angelis
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Italian beatified nun.
| DATE OF BIRTH = 24 October 1880
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[San Gregorio (L'Aquila)|San Gregorio]], [[L'Aquila]], [[Kingdom of Italy]]
| DATE OF DEATH = 25 February 1962
| PLACE OF DEATH = [[La Plata]], [[Gran La Plata]], [[Argentina]]
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Revision as of 18:41, 7 December 2015

Blessed Antonina De Angelis
Nun
Born(1880-10-24)24 October 1880
San Gregorio, L'Aquila, Kingdom of Italy
Died25 February 1962(1962-02-25) (aged 81)
La Plata, Gran La Plata, Argentina
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Beatified3 October 2004, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II
Feast25 February
Attributes
Patronage
  • Nurses
  • Hospital staff

Antonina De Angelis (24 October 1880 – 25 February 1962) was an Italian Roman Catholic who was a professed religious of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy, established by Saint Maria Giuseppa Rossello. Upon admittance into the order, she assumed the name of "Maria Ludovica". She initially served in Italy, but moved to Argentina where she devoted her time to children and the children's hospital in La Plata. She died there in 1962. Pope John Paul II beatified her in 2004.

Life

Antonina De Angelis was born in San Gregorio, Italy on 24 October 1880 as the first of eight children and was baptized on the date of her birth. As a child, De Angelis enjoyed nature and she worked daily in the fields near her home. Somewhat reserved, she decided to pursue a religious vocation. She entered the congregation of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy on 17 November 1904 and was granted the name of "Maria Ludovica". On 14 November 1907, she left Italy for Buenos Aires, Argentina, traveling by boat and arriving on 4 December.[1]

She was assigned in 1908 to work as the manager of the kitchen, linens and pantry for the Children's Hospital of La Plata[2] (now known as Sor María Ludovica Hospital de Niños),[3] When she arrived at the hospital, it had only 60 beds and two wooden chambers.[4] Sister Maria Ludovica was later made the supervisor and head administrator of the children's hospital.[2] She focused on expanding services for the children, securing funds to build additional patient and operating rooms, acquire medical equipment, and construct a convalescent center. She also was instrumental in the building of a chapel and creation of a farm to provide fresh produce for the children of the hospital.[5] She was also instrumental in securing a grant from the Municipality of La Plata to maintain the hospital, which guaranteed its longevity. After her death, the city took over the administration of the facility.[6]

De Angelis died in 1962 in La Plata.[1]

Beatification

Her beatification began when the current Superior of the children's hospital, Sister Emilia Paternosto, was told of "divine favor" some had received when praying to Sister Maria Ludovica. Paternosto initiated the process of canonization in 1985 and the following year Antonio Quarracino, Archbishop of La Plata, elevated the case to the diocesan level. After investigations were completed, the title of Servant of God was conferred upon her in 1990. In 1992, after claims by a mother that her daughter with spina bifida was able to walk after intercession from Sister Maria Ludovica, a team of doctors examined the evidence and the Vatican concluded the healing was "scientifically inexplicable".[7] In 2001, she was declared to have lived a life of heroic virtue and was granted the title of Venerable by Pope John Paul II.[8] On November 18, 2003, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints signed the authenticity of a miracle[2] and John Paul II approved the findings the following month.[7] He beatified her on 3 October 2004.[9]

Claims of a second miraculous healing and investigation of the claim began in 2007[4] and investigation was still on-going in 2010.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Maria Ludovica De Angelis (1880-1962)". Holy See. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Mann, Viviana (13 February 2010). "El milagro de Sor Ludovica de Angelis" (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Agencia NOVA. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  3. ^ "El director del Hospital de Niños de La Plata desmintió problemas con el servicio y la falta de médicos" (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Télam. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  4. ^ a b "¿Hubo otro milagro de Sor María Ludovica?" (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: El Día. 2 June 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Biography of Future Blessed Sister Maria Ludovica de Angelis". Vatican City: Catholic Church. 24 September 2004. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  6. ^ a b "La difícil tarea de continuar con la acción de Sor María Ludovica en el Hospital de Niños" (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Agencia NOVA. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Cronología de su beatificación" (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Revista Domingo. 19 February 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Anuncian beatificación de Sor Ludovica de Angelis para octubre" (in Spanish). Vatican City: ACI Prensa. 28 May 2004. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  9. ^ "Beatificaron a Sor María Ludovica" (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Agencia NOVA. 5 October 2004. Retrieved 7 December 2015.

External links

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