Blessed Pierina Morosini
Profile
One of eight children in a poor family in the diocese of Bergamo, Italy. Trained as a seamstress, she began work in a fabric factory at age 15. A pious girl, she had made a private vow of chastity to God, and considered religious life, but continued to live at home to help her mother take care of the remaining children. Catechist. One day as she returned home from work, she was attacked by a would-be rapist, and died a martyr to chastity.
Born
- 3 July 1987 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Readings
How I would love the death of Maria Goretti to touch me. I want to look like her. . . I want to be like her. – Blessed Pierina Morosini
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Pierina Morosini“. CatholicSaints.Info. 5 April 2024. Web. 24 April 2024. <>