Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

1. Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo Marker

Inscription. Francisca de Fuentes, was born to Don Simon de Fuentes and Ana Maria Tamayo del Castillo in the City of Manila in 1647. Widowed and childless herself after a brief marriage, she dedicated herself to helping the sick, the needy and the young. In 1682, she received the habit of a Dominican tertiary and took the name Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo. She was joined by a small group, and a family of religious founded in the Philippines had its beginning. Final approval came later, but the early years brought many difficulties. Francisca persevered. Her pioneering ideal of a religious community for Filipinas, in the spirit of St. Dominic, was based on a life of prayer, of penance and service for others. She herself set an example of these; and continued to guide and inspire her companions.

On August 24,1711, Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo died at the age of 63, bringing to a happy end a life of deep fidelity, and leaving a legacy of service to the sick, the poor, and the young.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1647.

Location. 14° 35.627′ N,

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120° 58.642′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Muralla Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1620 Muralla St, Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: College of San Juan de Letran (a few steps from this marker); Beaterio-Colegio de Santa Catalina (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War (about 150 meters away); Hospital de San Juan de Dios (about 210 meters away); Andres Bonifacio (about 240 meters away); Cruceiro (about 240 meters away); Philippine Post Office (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Plaza de España (approx. 0.3

Statue of Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. Statue of Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo

M. Francisca del Espiritu Santo
1647 – 1711
Foundress
Beaterio De Sta. Catalina
Terciaria de Ste. Domingo
now
Congregation of Dominicari Sss
of
I Catherine of Siena
Philippines

kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 6,022 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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