Rosa Francisca Dolors Molas Vallvé facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SaintRosa Francisca Dolors Molas Vallvé |
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c. 1870.
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| Born | 24 March 1815 Reus, Tarragona, Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 11 June 1876 (aged 61) Tortosa, Tarragona, Kingdom of Spain |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 1 May 1977, Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City by Pope Paul VI |
| Canonized | 11 December 1988, Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II |
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Saint Maria Rosa Molas (born Rosa Francisca Dolors Molas Vallvé) was a special Spanish nun. She lived from 1815 to 1876. After becoming a nun, she took the name "Maria Rosa". She also started a group of nuns called the Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation.
Maria Rosa wanted her group to help women and poor people. They focused on those who needed help the most.
Pope Paul VI declared her "Blessed" in 1977. Later, in 1988, she was made a saint. This happened after three miracles were believed to have happened because of her prayers. She is now a patron saint for her religious group.
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Maria Rosa's Early Life
Rosa Francisca Dolors Molas Vallvé was born in Spain on March 24, 1815. Her parents were Jose Molas and Maria Vallvé. She was baptized the very next day.
Even as a child, Rosa was known for being kind and understanding. She felt great sympathy for poor people. She always wanted to help those who were struggling.
Becoming a Nun and Helping Others
When she received her First Communion, Rosa felt a strong call to serve God. She decided she wanted to become a nun. She chose the name "Maria Rosa" for her religious life.
In January 1841, she joined the Sisters of Charity. This group of nuns worked at a hospital in Reus. She stayed in Reus even during a dangerous time. On June 11, 1844, the city was being attacked. But Maria Rosa bravely stayed to help people.
Later, in 1849, she moved with other nuns to Tortosa. There, her work to help others grew even bigger.
Starting a New Group of Nuns
Maria Rosa had a big dream. On March 14, 1857, she started her own group of nuns. This new group was created to help poor people and those who were left out of society.
On November 14, 1858, she gave her new group a name. They became known as the Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation.
In May 1876, Maria Rosa felt her health getting worse. She knew her life was coming to an end. She told her confessor, "God's holy will be done." She passed away on June 11, 1876.
Becoming a Saint
The Path to Sainthood
The journey to make Maria Rosa a saint began in 1951. This was under Pope Pius XII. Two investigations started in Spain. They gathered documents and stories from people who knew her. This information was put into a special report.
Because of this, she was given the title Servant of God. The investigations were approved in 1956. This allowed the process to move forward.
It took almost ten years for the documents to be reviewed. Finally, on October 4, 1974, Pope Paul VI declared her Venerable. This meant he recognized that she lived a life of great goodness and faith.
Being Declared "Blessed"
Next, a special court looked into two miracles. These miracles were believed to have happened because people prayed to Maria Rosa. This investigation finished in 1954 and was approved in 1956.
About twenty years later, a group in Rome called the Congregation for the Causes of Saints reviewed the miracles. On January 20, 1977, the Pope approved them. Then, on May 1, 1977, Maria Rosa was declared "Blessed."
One of the miracles was the healing of Elvira Ruiz Llopis. She was very sick with a serious stomach infection in 1944. The nuns at the hospital prayed to Maria Rosa for help. Even though doctors thought she wouldn't survive, Elvira got better.
Becoming a Saint
Another miracle was investigated for her to become a saint. This miracle was approved in 1987. Pope John Paul II approved it on March 28, 1988.
Finally, on December 11, 1988, Maria Rosa Molas was made a saint.
See also
In Spanish: María Rosa Molas para niños
