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Ø Spanish
foundress of the Conceptionist Missionary Sisters of Teaching
Ø Known as
Carmen of Jesus
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Born
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On 9 April
1848 in Vic, Barcelona, Spain
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Died
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On 25th July 1911 in Madrid,
Spain of natural causes
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Venerated
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On 17th
December 1996 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
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Beatified
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On 15th March 1998 by Pope
John Paul II
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Canonized
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On 21st
October 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI
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Feast
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25th July
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Mother
Carmen was born on April 9, 1848, at Vich near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
.The daughter of José Sallés and Francisca Rosa Barangueras, Carmen studied
pedagogy at La Ensenanaza school run by the Company of Mary and began
teaching young woman following her graduation.
She worked
with disadvantaged girls and prostitutes and saw that early education was
essential for helping young women. She died on July 25, 1911, in Madrid,
Spain. Canonized On 21st October 2012
by Pope Benedict XVI
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