Mother Cabrini, also known as Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini (1850 - 1917) was the first American citizen be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church (1946). She is best known for her work in establishing schools and orphanages. She was assisted by her fellow sisters of the order she founded in 1880, The Missionary Sisters Of The Sacred Of Jesus Christ. Mother Cabrini wanted to work in the missions of China but was directed by the pope to work amongst the poorer classes of America. She died of malaria in 1917.
Mother Cabrini was born in Italy on July 15, 1850.
Mother Cabrini was born on July 15, 1850.
Mother Cabrini was canonized by Pope Pius XII.
Mother Cabrini High School was created in 1899.
Mother Cabrini and six Sisters arrived in New York in 1889.
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Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was canonized on July 7, 1946, by Pope Pius XII.
Mother Cabrini was, herself, an immigrant and was sent to the United States to help Italian immigrants to this country.
Mother Cabrini is the patron saint of:against malariaemigrantshospital administratorsimmigrantsorphans
Frances Xavier Cabrini has written: 'Entre una y otra ola' 'Travels of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini'
Francesca S. Cabrini died on 1917-12-22.
Mother Cabrini was born in Italy. As a sister, she was sent to the United States by the pope to work with the numerous Italian immigrants to the country. She became the first citizen of the United States to be canonized as a saint.