Agnes of Monte Pulciano, Virgin and AbbessApril 20 -- A nun at the age of nine, Agnes became head of a newly established convent at Procena when she was still in her teens. She subsequently founded a Dominican convent in her native town and was its prioress until her death.
Agnes, V. MSt. Agnes did a martyr at Rome. Pope Damasus adorned her tomb with sacred poetry, and many of the Fathers of the Church, following St. Ambrose, have honored her in their writings.
Aldegondes, V. AbbessShe was daughter of Walbert, of the royal blood of France, and born in Hainault about the year 630. She consecrated herself to God by a vow of virginity and founded and governed a great house of holy virgins at Maubeuge.
Alphonsus Turibius, Confessor, Archbishop of LimaMarch 23 -- He travelled throughout his diocese on foot, often unaccompanied, braving the equatorial climate, wild animals, tropical diseases and other dangers, in order to reform the clergy and preach the faith to the people scattered over the huge territory.
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