Who Was This Saint?
Gianna lived holiness in medicine, marriage, motherhood, and a generous yes to sacrificial love.
April 28
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
Wife, mother, and physician remembered for sacrificial love and trust in God.
20th centuryEuropeModern saint
Their Path to Christ
She helps Catholics see that holiness in family life can be deeply ordinary and deeply heroic.
Key Virtues
- charity
- courage
- family love
What to Imitate Today
- Serve your family with tenderness.
- Treat your work as a vocation of charity.
Patronage and Intercession
Traditionally invoked for: mothers, families.
Feast Day and Liturgical Notes
April 28 in many calendars. Local observances and ranks can vary.
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