Josefa María de Santa Inés
Josefa María de Santa Inés (1625-1696), known as Inés de Benigánim, was a Spanish Discalced Augustinian nun known for her humility and mystical gifts.
First name and chronology
Josefa
11 saints and blesseds bear the name Josefa, between 1636 and 1957; the most famous is Josefa María de Santa Inés, celebrated on January 21st.
Chronology of the name Josefa
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1636-1696 Josefa María de Santa Inés Josefa María de Santa Inés (1625-1696), known as Inés de Benigánim, was a Spanish Discalced Augustinian nun known for he…
- 1776-1836 Maria Benedetta Frey An Italian Cistercian nun paralyzed for 52 years, she transformed her cell into a place of apostolate and spiritual coun…
- 1804-1869 María Elisea Oliver Molina María Elisea Oliver Molina (1869-1931) was a Spanish religious sister, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the…
- 1811-1871 Giuseppina Operti Giuseppina Operti (1871-1949), in religion Sister Mary of the Angels, was an Italian religious, founder of the Institute…
- 1817-1872 Josefa Campos Talamanes Spanish religious and founder of the Congregation of the Catechist Religious Workers of Our Lady of Sorrows, dedicated t…
- 1823-1883 María Josefa Recio María Josefa Recio Martín (1846-1883) was a Spanish religious sister, co-foundress and first Superior General of the Con…
- 1838-1893 Josefa Naval Girbés A Spanish laywoman, embroiderer, and catechist, she dedicated her life to the Christian education of young girls and to …
- 1843-1903 Josefa Stenmanns Co-foundress of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit, Josefa Stenmanns dedicated her life to the service o…
- 1843-1903 Giuseppa Scandola An Italian Comboni missionary sister, she dedicated her life to Central Africa and offered her life as a sacrifice to sa…
- 1846-1906 Ana Petra Pérez Florido Foundress of the Congregation of the Mothers of the Abandoned, she dedicated her life to the most destitute and built th…
- 1902-1957 María Josefa Segovia Morón María Josefa Segovia Morón (1891-1957), nicknamed Pepita, was the first Director General of the Teresian Association. Sh…
All records linked to Josefa
Maria Benedetta Frey
An Italian Cistercian nun paralyzed for 52 years, she transformed her cell into a place of apostolate and spiritual counsel.
María Elisea Oliver Molina
María Elisea Oliver Molina (1869-1931) was a Spanish religious sister, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, …
Giuseppina Operti
Giuseppina Operti (1871-1949), in religion Sister Mary of the Angels, was an Italian religious, founder of the Institute of the Carmelites of Marene, …
Josefa Campos Talamanes
Spanish religious and founder of the Congregation of the Catechist Religious Workers of Our Lady of Sorrows, dedicated to Christian education and the …
María Josefa Recio
María Josefa Recio Martín (1846-1883) was a Spanish religious sister, co-foundress and first Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters Hospi…
Josefa Naval Girbés
A Spanish laywoman, embroiderer, and catechist, she dedicated her life to the Christian education of young girls and to the service of her parish in A…
Josefa Stenmanns
Co-foundress of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit, Josefa Stenmanns dedicated her life to the service of missions and the poor.
Giuseppa Scandola
An Italian Comboni missionary sister, she dedicated her life to Central Africa and offered her life as a sacrifice to save a young sick priest.
Ana Petra Pérez Florido
Foundress of the Congregation of the Mothers of the Abandoned, she dedicated her life to the most destitute and built the Royal Sanctuary of Saint Jos…
María Josefa Segovia Morón
María Josefa Segovia Morón (1891-1957), nicknamed Pepita, was the first Director General of the Teresian Association. She dedicated her life to Christ…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Josefa's feast day?
The feast of Josefa is celebrated on January 21st, in memory of Josefa María de Santa Inés.
How many saints are named Josefa?
11 saints and blesseds bear the name Josefa, including Josefa María de Santa Inés, Josefa Naval Girbés, Josefa Stenmanns, Ana Petra Pérez Florido and Maria Benedetta Frey.
Who is the most famous saint named Josefa?
The most famous saint named Josefa is Josefa María de Santa Inés (17th century).