Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America

Mother María Encarnación Rosal

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018

1. Mother María Encarnación Rosal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sierva de Dios
Madre Maria Encarnacion Rosal
Madre, Maestra y Guia de la Congregacion Bethlemita
Las Hermanas Bethlemitas, el Comité Pro-Centenario y el pueblo católico de Guatemala, con amor y para perpetua memoria
1886 Primer Centenario de su muerte 1986
24 de agosto
Quetzaltenango

English translation:
Servant of God
Mother María Encarnación Rosal
Mother, Teacher and Guide of the Bethlemite Congregation
The Bethlemite Sisters, the Pro-Centennial Committee and the Catholic people of Guatemala, with love and to her perpetual memory
1886 First Centenary of her death 1986
August 24
Quetzaltenango

Erected 1986 by Las Hermanas Bethlemitas, el Comité Pro-Centenario y el pueblo católico de Guatemala.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1886.

Location. 14° 50.464′ N, 91° 31.59′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. It is on Calle Rodolfo Rosales just west of 21 Avenida, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quetzaltenango 09001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World Record for a Marathon While Jumping Rope (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Rodolfo Robles (about 150 meters away); Los Altos Electric Railway (about 180 meters away); 100th Anniversary of the Marimba Ideal (approx. half a kilometer away); Foundation of the Quetzaltenango Cemetery (approx. half a kilometer away); 10th Anniversary of the Guatemalan Peace Accords (approx. half a kilometer away); Justo Rufino Barrios (approx. half a kilometer away); 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Poet Osmundo Arriola (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quetzaltenango.

Regarding Mother María Encarnación Rosal. Blessed María Encarnación Rosal was born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, on October 26, 1820. At age 15, she entered the Bethlemite Order in the city

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018

2. Mother María Encarnación Rosal Marker

of Guatemala, an institution that was founded by Saint Pedro de Betancour. She died in Tulcán, Ecuador, on August 24, 1886. She was beatified by Juan Pablo II on May 4, 1997.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.