Venerable Mother Mary Lange | CRS Saint of the Month
Mother Mary Lange, born around 1794 in Santiago de Cuba, founded the first African American women’s religious order in the United States. The Oblate Sisters of Providence served the needs of vulnerable people in Baltimore, Maryland and continues to serve the community today.
Learn more about Mary Lange, who is on the path to sainthood and was declared venerable in 2023: • CRS Inspired: The Story of Mother Mary Lange
“CRS Saint of the Month” is a new series that explores the lives of saints who inspire us at Catholic Relief Services in our humanitarian and development work.
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