St. Bartolomea Capitanio
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Patron: Christian education; the poor; the sick
Birth: January 13, 1807
Death: July 26, 1833
Canonized: Pope John Paul II
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Saint Bartolomea Capitanio was an Italian religious sister and cofoundress of the Sisters of Charity of the Saints Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa. Born at Lovere, she felt a strong call to serve Christ in the poor, the sick, and the young.
With Saint Vincenza Gerosa, she founded a community devoted to Christian education and charitable service. Although she died at a young age, Bartolomea left a lasting witness of Eucharistic love, humility, and dedication to the Church. Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1986.
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