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Life Story: Mother Cabrini, aka Maria Francesca Cabrini (1850-1917)

Patron Saint of Immigrants

The story of an Italian nun who dedicated her life to helping immigrant communities.

Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, first canonized citizen of the United States by the Roman Catholic Church.

Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, first canonized citizen of the United States by the Roman Catholic Church. Via Wikimedia Commons.

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IMMIGRATION, MIGRATION, AND SETTLEMENT; AMERICAN IDENTITY AND CITIZENSHIP; ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL CHANGE

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