Blessed laura vicuna biography
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Blessed laura vicuna biography
Laura Vicuna
Blessed of the Roman Catholic Church, laywoman, confessor Date of Birth: 05.04.1891 Country: Argentina |
Content:
- Birth and Baptism
- Education and Vocation
- Conflict at Home
- Acceptance of Pain and Forgiveness
- Beatification and Legacy
Birth and Baptism
Blessed Laura Vicuña was born on April 5, 1891, in Santiago, Chile.
She was baptized on April 24, 1891. Her father, Jose Domingo Vicuña, was an army officer stationed in Temuco on the Argentine border. After her father's death, Laura's mother entered into a common-law relationship with Manuel Mora, a wealthy farmer.
Education and Vocation
In 1901, Laura enrolled in a boarding school in Junin de los Andes, Argentina, run by the Salesian Sisters.
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On December 8, 1901, she joined the Daughters of Mary Sodality. After her confirmation in 1902, Laura asked the sisters to accept her into their religious congregation. However, they declined due to her young age and her mother's irregular living situation.
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