ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA, OUR UNIVERSAL SISTER
Bakhita ... who is she?
- born free in the little Sudanese village of Olgossa c. 1869, then captured and sold as a slave when she was about seven years old.
- sold and resold until finally, she left her beloved Africa for Italy and a new life began.
- awakening to the knowledge and love of God, her "Master" above all masters and her response in faith, love and gratitude.
- left this world on 8 February 1947. She was declared "Blessed" on 17 May 1992 and proclaimed a "Saint" on 1 October 2000 in Rome.
Posted by: Jenny T. Bicomong
Source : Canossian School
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