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Bookmark or Share- Frances of Rome - WikipediaFrancesca Bussa de' Leoni (1384 – March 9, 1440), known as Frances of Rome Obl.S.B. (Italian: Francesca Romana; Latin: Francisca Rōmāna), was an Italian Catholic mystic, organizer of charitable services and a Benedictine oblate who founded a religious community of oblates, who share a common life without religious vows.
- Saint Frances of Rome - Franciscan MediaSaint Frances of Rome’s Story. Frances’ life combines aspects of secular and religious life. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she organized a group of women to minister to the needs of Rome’s poor. Born of wealthy parents, Frances found herself attracted to the religious life during her youth.
- Francis of Assisi - WikipediaGiovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (c. 1181 – 3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, [ b ] was an Italian [ c ] mystic, poet, and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar [ 7 ] and itinerant preacher.
- St. Frances of Rome - Saints & Angels - Catholic OnlineFrances was born in the city of Rome in 1384 to a wealthy, noble family. From her mother she inherited a quiet manner and a pious devotion to God. From her father, however, she inherited a strong will. She decided at eleven that she knew what God wanted for her -- she was going to be a nun.
- Saint Frances of Rome | Mystic, Patron & Miracle Worker - BritannicaSaint Frances of Rome (born 1384, Rome [Italy]—died March 9, 1440, Rome; canonized 1608; feast day March 9) was the founder of the Oblate Congregation of Tor de’ Specchi (Oblates of St. Frances of Rome), a community that, with the Olivetan Benedictines, works for the sick and the poor.
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