St. María Micaela, born into privilege, experienced tragedy and founded a religious congregation to help women who were struggling.
St. María Micaela of the Blessed Sacrament came from a noble family stricken by multiple tragedies. However, she focused all her energy on helping women leave behind prostitution to lead healthy and happy lives. The religious community she founded continues her important work today.
A youth marked by tragedy
María Micaela was born on New Year’s Day in 1809 into a family of old wealth in Madrid, Spain. Her father, Miguel Desmaissières y Flores, was a highly decorated
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