St. Dulce of the Poor
Dulce of the Poor was a Brazilian religious sister whose care for people in need transformed lives in Salvador, Bahia.
- Life
- 1914–1992
- Canonized
- 2019
Life and vocation
Born Maria Rita Lopes Pontes, she entered religious life in 1933. She organized support for workers and families and found shelter for sick people who had nowhere to go.
Faith in action
Her initiatives grew into lasting social and healthcare services. Canonized in 2019, she is remembered for bringing prayer and practical care together and for respecting the dignity of people whom society had overlooked.
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