Saint Veronica Giuliani, Abbess, 1660-1727
The wealthy Italian with visions and the stigmata, she wrote a 10-volume "Diary of the Passion"

    Born of wealthy parents, Veronica developed a deep spirituality and desired nothing more than to dedicate her life to God. Received visions as a child, and her first words were reported to be "Do justice, God sees you."

    Joined the Poor Clares on 17 July 1677 at age 17, receiving the veil on 28 October. Soon after she began receiving visions of Christ accompanied by the pain of the wounds of the Passion. Much skepticism of her stigmata, and many examinations, but it was never disproved; Veronica never tried to prove it, just submitted to the exams.

    Mistress of the novices for over thirty years. Abbess for more than a decade. Author of the 10-volume "Diary of the Passion" which catalogues her religious experiences.

Born 1660 at Mercatello, Urbio, Italy as Ursula Giuliani

Died 9 July 1727 at Citt' di Castello, Italy

Canonized 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI

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Additional Information

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintv08.htm
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1440

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