Saint19th–20th century · Feast February 8
Also known as Giuseppina Bakhita, Bakhita, Mother Moretta
A Sudanese woman kidnapped and enslaved as a child who later gained legal freedom, became Catholic and entered the Canossian Sisters.
A Sudanese woman kidnapped and enslaved as a child who later gained legal freedom, became Catholic and entered the Canossian Sisters. Her story reveals the violence of childhood trafficking and the long-term work of rebuilding identity after dehumanisation.
Her story reveals the violence of childhood trafficking and the long-term work of rebuilding identity after dehumanisation.
Freedom rooted in dignity, gentle hope after trauma and hospitality.
One of the strongest saints for survivors of trafficking, slavery and childhood trauma.
People turn to St Josephine Bakhita in matters of:
God of grace, through the intercession of St Josephine Bakhita, guide us in truth, courage and love. Amen.
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