Nun

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

Saint Frances, an Italian nun, founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart and served immigrants in America.

Patron saint of Immigrants, Hospital administrators
Feast
November 13
Era
20th Century
Place
New York
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini portrait

At a Glance

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

Feast Day
November 13
Era
20th Century
Primary Place
New York
Vocation
Nun
Patronage
Immigrants, Hospital administrators

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Overview

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

Saint Frances, an Italian nun, founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart and served immigrants in America.

Feast day: November 13

Patronage

Immigrants, Hospital administrators

Connected Places

  • New York, USA: Mother Cabrini Shrine
  • Lodi, Italy: Her birthplace

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