Vincentian saint’s daughter visiting the US

While a student, Gianna became a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla will speak at several events around the country, including a July 23 conference in Kansas City, Mo., organized by the St. Gianna Physicians’ Guild.

Pope John Paul II beatified Gianna on April 24, 1994; she was canonized on May 16, 2004. The miracle recognized by the Church occurred when Elizabeth Comparini, 16 weeks pregnant in 2003, was found to have had a tear in the placenta. All amniotic fluid drained; it was believed that the baby would not survive. Elizabeth prayed for Gianna’s intercession and subsequently delivered a healthy baby by Caesarean section.

St. Gianna is a patron saint for mothers, preborn children, and physicians.