Frances Xavier Cabrini

Frances Cabrini (1850-1917) was a pioneering Catholic missionary who dedicated her life to serving the underserved. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an order focused on education, healthcare, and social servies. In 1889, Pope Leo XIII sent her to New York City to minister to the growing population of Italian immigrants, and she quickly became a champion for their needs. Over the course of her life, she established sixty-seven institutions worldwide, including schools, hospitals, and orphanages, all grounded in her unwavering faith and commitment to human dignity. In recognition of her exceptional holiness, compassion, and tireless service, she was canonized a saint by Pope Pius XII in 1946. Four years later, she was named the Patroness of Immigrants, further cementing her legacy as a symbol of hope and solidarity for those in need.