Esperança González i Puig
Founder of the congregation of the Missionary Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, dedicated to the rehabilitation of marginalized women.
First name and chronology
Esperanza
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Esperanza, between 1825 and 1983; the most famous is Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera, celebrated on February 8th.
Chronology of the name Esperanza
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1825-1885 Esperança González i Puig Founder of the congregation of the Missionary Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, dedicated to the rehabilitation of…
- 1906-1966 Gloria Esperanza Elizondo García Mexican religious sister and Superior General of the Catechist Missionary Sisters of the Poor, declared Venerable in 202…
- 1907-1967 Maria Speranza della Croce Spanish religious and missionary in China, she is the founder of the congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Missionar…
- 1923-1983 Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera (Mother Esperanza) was a Spanish religious sister, foundress of the Handmaids and the Sons …
All records linked to Esperanza
Gloria Esperanza Elizondo García
Mexican religious sister and Superior General of the Catechist Missionary Sisters of the Poor, declared Venerable in 2020.
Maria Speranza della Croce
Spanish religious and missionary in China, she is the founder of the congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Missionary Sisters.
Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera
Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera (Mother Esperanza) was a Spanish religious sister, foundress of the Handmaids and the Sons of Merciful Love, and of the S…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Esperanza's feast day?
The feast of Esperanza is celebrated on February 8th, in memory of Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera.
How many saints are named Esperanza?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Esperanza, including Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera, Esperança González i Puig, Gloria Esperanza Elizondo García and Maria Speranza della Croce.
Who is the most famous saint named Esperanza?
The most famous saint named Esperanza is Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera (20th century).