12 Facts About Maddalena Panattieri

Maddalena Panattieri, OP was an Italian Sister of Penance of Saint Dominic.

Maddalena Panattieri served as a catechist to children and was noted for her simple existence.

Maddalena Panattieri was beatified on 26 September 1827 after Pope Leo XII confirmed that there was a longstanding popular devotion to the late religious.

Maddalena Panattieri was born in Trino in 1443 and as a child fostered a great devotion to Catherine of Siena.

Maddalena Panattieri made a private vow as a child to remain chaste and joined the Order of Preachers not long before 1463 as part of the Dominican tertiaries; this was considered unusual since members were mainly widows and older women.

Maddalena Panattieri lived at home alongside her relations and devoted her time to the care of both the poor and the ill and she would often give talks to children while later speaking with priests and nuns.

Maddalena Panattieri would instruct these children in catechism which led to older people flocking to hear her speak on the subject.

Maddalena Panattieri received the stigmata later in life though kept this a secret.

Maddalena Panattieri often spent her mornings in Eucharistic adoration while her afternoons saw her administering to both the ill and the poor; she became noted for her austerities which included wearing a rough woolen shirt and for her long fasts.

Maddalena Panattieri sang "Jesus our Redeemer" and the "Ave Maria" prior to her death.

Maddalena Panattieri's remains were found in 1964 and transferred in 1970.

Maddalena Panattieri was beatified by Pope Leo XII on 26 September 1827.