St. Maria Goretti

Born on October 16 1890 in Corinaldo, in the Ancona Province in Italy, her farmworker father moved his family to Ferrier di Conca, near Anzio. When he died of malaria, Maria's mother had to struggle to feed her children. Maria's mother, brothers, and sisters worked in the fields while she ...

July 6 marks the feast day of St. Maria Goretti, a young virgin and martyr whose life is an example of purity and mercy for all Christians.St. Maria Goretti is best known for her commitment to...

The 11-year-old saint forgave her killer, an example the faithful should emulate, shrine rector says.

Child Saint Maria Goretti's final resting place is Nettuno, Italy, where her remains have been preserved in the crypt of a basilica named after her....

Hello and Happy 6th of July! Today is the feastday of St. Maria Goretti and I will put her story at the bottom of here in just a little bit. It was my g... St. Maria Goretti

Following St. Maria Goretti’s feast day, the rector of the basilica where her body resides stated that her willingness to forgive is her most prominent testimony, and that her virtue is an example for family life.

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Here is my interpretation of the young St. Maria Goretti. What an incredible story of forgiveness she has. This is a print from my original mixed media painting. It is my hope that this image will inspire viewers to forgiveness and how it can transform a life! I've included a brief history of her story on the back! This would make a great Confirmation gift or simply a gift to someone who seeks freedom from the hold that the lack of forgiveness can put on ones life. St. Maria Goretti…

This child martyr's mercy inspires Catholics young and old.