Widowed

Saint Frances of Rome

Saint Frances founded the Oblates of Mary, serving the poor and seeing her guardian angel, even as a wife and mother.

Patron saint of Widows, Motorists, Oblates
Feast
March 9
Era
15th Century
Place
Rome
Saint Frances of Rome portrait

At a Glance

Saint Frances of Rome

Feast Day
March 9
Era
15th Century
Primary Place
Rome
Vocation
Widowed
Patronage
Widows, Motorists, Oblates

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Overview

Saint Frances of Rome

Saint Frances founded the Oblates of Mary, serving the poor and seeing her guardian angel, even as a wife and mother.

Feast day: March 9

Patronage

Widows, Motorists, Oblates

Connected Places

  • Rome, Italy: Santa Francesca Romana
  • Trastevere, Italy: Her home

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