Saint Anna Maria Rubatto – Foundress of the Capuchin Sisters

ST. ANNA MARIA RUBATTO

St. Anna Maria Rubatto was an Italian nun and foundress of the Capuchin Sisters of Mother Rubatto. She dedicated her life to caring for the sick, the poor, and promoting missionary work in Latin America.

Saint Anna Maria Rubatto was born on February 14, 1844, in Carmagnola, near Turin, in northern Italy. Orphaned at a young age, she moved to Turin to work as a domestic servant and became known for her deep faith, humility, and acts of charity.

Her path to religious life took a turning point when she was helping a construction worker who had been injured outside a Capuchin convent. Her compassion caught the attention of the Capuchin friars, and she was invited to assist in the formation of a new religious community. In 1885, she became the first superior of what would become the Capuchin Sisters of Mother Rubatto, later taking the name Sr. Maria Francesca of Jesus.

Anna Maria devoted herself entirely to caring for the sick, teaching the poor, and running orphanages and schools. Under her leadership, the congregation flourished and expanded internationally. She personally oversaw missions in Uruguay, Argentina, and other parts of South America, demonstrating an extraordinary capacity for service across cultural and national boundaries.

She died on August 6, 1904, in Montevideo, Uruguay, where her tomb became a site of pilgrimage. Known for her profound spirituality, maternal kindness, and heroic charity, she was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1993 and canonized by Pope Francis on May 15, 2022.

Feast Day

6-8-

Birth Date

14-2-1844

Died Date

6-8-1904

Canonised Date

15-5-2022

Montevideo, Uruguay

Dear St. Anna Maria Rubatto, You dedicated your life to God’s service with humility and love. Intercede for us that we may follow your example of faith, compassion, and selflessness. Help us to trust in God’s will, and guide us in our own vocations and endeavors. May your prayers bring peace, joy, and healing to all those in need. Amen.
ST. ANNA MARIA RUBATTO

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ST. ANNA MARIA RUBATTO

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