Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez
Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez (1836-1899) was a religious sister of Philippine and Spanish origin, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Biography
Birth in Manila, childhood between Madrid and Lima, and early apostolic commitments.
Isabel Larrañaga Ramírez was born in Manila on November 19, 1836. The daughter of the Spanish military governor Juan Andrés de Larrañaga and Isabel Ramírez Patiño, she was baptized on December 19, 1836. After her father's death in 1838, her family returned to Spain. She grew up between Madrid and Lima, receiving a refined education. Despite her mother's opposition, she engaged in the apostolate in Peru from 1855 to 1862 before returning to Madrid.
Life and Work
Foundation of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and expansion to Cuba.
On February 2, 1877, Isabel founded the association of the "Ladies Slaves of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" in Madrid. On September 8, 1883, she made her perpetual vows in Torrijos, and the institute became the "Sisters of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus." In 1891, she presented the constitutions to Pope Leo XIII in Rome. In 1894, she sent religious sisters to Cuba, where she died on January 17, 1899, in Havana due to heart problems.
Journey towards holiness
The late opening of the cause for beatification and the diocesan stages.
The beatification process began late due to the conceptions of the time regarding holiness and financial constraints. Under the impetus of Mother Hermelinda Simón Prieto and Mother María Mallo, the diocesan informative process opened in Madrid in 1957 and closed in 1962. The decree of "nihil obstat" was issued on December 17, 1982, by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, granting her the title of Servant of God.
Beatification and canonization
The recognition of the heroic nature of her virtues by Pope John Paul II.
On March 26, 1999, Pope John Paul II signed the decree recognizing the heroic nature of her virtues, officially declaring her Venerable. To this day, no miracle has yet been the subject of an official decree of recognition to allow for her beatification.
Spirituality and legacy
The spirituality of the Sacred Heart and the global expansion of her educational work.
Isabel's spirituality is centered on the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the teaching of the catechism, and spiritual exercises. Her legacy continues through the "Corazonista Sisters" present in many countries (Spain, Cuba, Portugal, Chile, Angola, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Peru, Mozambique). Her remains have rested since 1961 in Madrid, in the chapel of the Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen.
Frequently asked questions about Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez
Who was Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez?
Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez (1836-1899) was a religious sister of Philippine and Spanish origin, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Which saints were contemporaries of Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez?
Contemporaries include: Jesús María Echavarría Aguirre, Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus, Narcisa de Jesús and Juan de Jesús López y González.
When did Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez die?
Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez died around 1836.
What are the other names of Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez?
Other forms of the name: Isabelle du Cœur de Jésus and Isabel Larrañaga Ramírez.
Who are the relatives of Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez?
Relatives of Isabel Larrañaga Ramirez: Juan Andrés de Larrañaga (father), Isabel Ramírez Patiño (mother) and Francisco Adrián (brother).
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Key Events
- Era / death: 1836-1899
- Decree of venerability by John Paul II