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April 10 · Optional · White

St Magdalene of Canossa

(1774–1835) Marchioness of Verona who turned her palace over to the poor after Napoleon's wars filled the city with orphans. Foundress of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, she taught that one must love Christ crucified and the poor as one love.

When is the feast of St Magdalene of Canossa?

The feast is celebrated on April 10 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Magdalene of Canossa?

The feast of St Magdalene of Canossa is celebrated on April 10 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Magdalene of Canossa?

(1774–1835) Marchioness of Verona who turned her palace over to the poor after Napoleon's wars filled the city with orphans. Foundress of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, she taught that one must love Christ crucified and the poor as one…

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