Intramuros in Manila, 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.
Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo. . 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.
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: Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1647.
Location. 14° 35.627′ N, 120° 58.642′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Intramuros. Marker is on Muralla Street, on the right when traveling
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
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 4,179 times since then and 111 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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