Feast of Beata Maddalena Caterina Morano

Beata Maddalena Caterina
Morano, ora pro nobis

March 26th is the Feast of Blessed Maddalena Caterina Morano (1847–1908), a Piedmontese religious sister of the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco, devoted to the education and spiritual formation of young people. Born in Chieri, Piedmont, she became a teacher at a young age and later joined the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, inspired by the mission of Saint John Bosco.

Sent to Catania as a missionary, she founded schools, oratories, and houses for poor and abandoned girls, becoming a beloved mother and educator. Known for her charity, humility, and tireless dedication to youth, she played a key role in expanding the Salesian mission in Sicily.

She was beatified in 1994 by Pope John Paul II. Her life remains a model of joyful service and unwavering faith.

Evviva Beata Maddalena Caterina Morano!

In celebration of her feast, we offer this prayer:

Prayer to Blessed Maddalena Caterina Morano

Father, you planted in the heart of the virgin, Blessed Madeleine Morano, your word of truth, which prompted her to dedicate herself with constancy and wisdom to the education of the young: grant that through her intercession and following her example, we may be docile to the action of the Spirit in fulfilling with joy your loving design. We make our prayer through your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.