16 January

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Fondazione Azione Cattolica Scuola di Santità
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Fernanda Riva

Italy
Venerable
17 April 1920, Monza (Italy) - 22 January 1956, Mombai (India)
Religious
Diocese Milan
In AC In Catholic Action and in the oratory at the Canossian Mothers, he participates with commitment in the various initiatives, forming himself in an intense spiritual life and maturing a lively apostolic sensitivity.
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PRAYER

O God our Father, source of all good, you have given your Servant Mother Fernanda Riva a profound spirit of charity and humility and you have called her to be an educator of youth and a credible witness of joyful self-giving to her brothers and sisters. Deign to glorify her, granting us the graces we ask of her through her intercession. Amen. Glory to the Father....

Pope Francis to the members of the National Council of AC Italiana, 30 April 2021

The history of your Association
it is made up of many “saints next door” – many! –,
and it is a story that must continue:
holiness is a heritage to be guarded and a vocation to be welcomed.

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