Blessed Costanza Starace
Also known as: Maria Maddalena della Passione
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 5
Born
September 5, 1845
Died
December 13, 1921
Beatified
15 April 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
7 July 2003 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Costanza Starace, also known as Maria Maddalena della Passione, was born on 5 September 1845 in Castellammare di Stabia, Naples, Italy. From an early age, Costanza's life was consecrated to Our Lady of Sorrows. She was sent to a boarding school run by the Daughters of Charity in Castellammare di Stabia, where she received her education.