Josephine Bakhita - Wikipedia
WEBJosephine Margaret Bakhita, FDCC (ca. 1869 – 8 February 1947) was a Canossian religious sister who lived in Italy for 45 years, after having been a slave in Sudan. In 2000, she was declared a saint, the first black woman to receive the honor in the modern era.
St. Josephine Bakhita | Biography, Catholicism, & Patronage
WEBSt. Josephine Bakhita (born c. 1869, Olgossa, Darfur (now in Sudan)—died February 8, 1947, Schio, Italy; canonized October 1, 2000; feast day February 8) Sudanese-born Roman Catholic saint who survived kidnapping and enslavement. She is the patron saint of Sudan and of victims of human trafficking. Josephine was born in the Daju village of ...
St. Josephine Bakhita - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
WEBFacts. Feastday: February 8. Patron: of Sudan. Birth: 1869. Death: February 8, 1947. Beatified: May 17, 1992 by Pope John Paul II. Canonized: October 1, 2000 by Pope John Paul II. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Josephine Bakhita.
Saint Josephine Bakhita | Franciscan Media
WEB(c. 1869 – February 8, 1947) Saint Josephine Bakhita’s Story. For many years, Josephine Bakhita was a slave but her spirit was always free and eventually that spirit prevailed. Born in Olgossa in the Darfur region of southern Sudan, Josephine was kidnapped at the age of 7, sold into slavery and given the name Bakhita, which means fortunate.
Saint Josephine Bakhita | uCatholic
WEBBy. uCatholic. -. February 8, 2024. 44038. 31. Saint Josephine Bakhita’s journey from a life of profound suffering to sainthood is a remarkable testament to resilience and faith. Born into a wealthy Sudanese family in 1869, her childhood was abruptly shattered at the age of 7 when she was kidnapped by slave traders.
St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin - Vatican News
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Saint of the Day 8 February
Saint Josephine Bakhita | EWTN
WEBBakhita, the first canonized Sudanese saint, led the way for those who today seek among us hope for their life. Saint Bakhita seems to be a made-to-measure saint to comfort the peace and reconciliation workers of our time.
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