How We Help
We inspire a devotion to Mother Cabrini and help enrich the lives of all of our members. Read below to learn more about how our League has helped inspire and heal those who are devoted to Mother Cabrini’s life and mission.
"In 1949, my infant brother had spinal meningitis and was not expected to live. Our parish priest put a relic of Mother Cabrini on his oxygen tank, and he survived."
A.D.R., Shreveport, LA
"My family is Italian and St. Frances has always been our patron saint and role model. Our devotion to St. Frances made me want to join. She and her sisters helped my great grandfather when he came from Italy to New York in the 1890s."
- L.D.E., Seven Valleys, PA
"My mother was a member for many years, until she passed. My mother had a framed picture of Mother Cabrini in her bedroom, and I loved looking at her."
- P.M.B., Red HOOk, NY
"At age 14, I was diagnosed with epilepsy and my parents visited Mother Cabrini's shrine and prayed. I realized her prayers comforted me and through the years I have been blessed."
- L.D., Glassport, PA.
"My parents were life-long committed to Mother Cabrini. My grandparents were immigrants from Italy, and she was their chosen saint. I was named after her. My confirmation name is Xavier. I have prayed to her my entire life."
-M.F.H., Pittsburgh, PA
"I inherited Mother Cabrini some 50 years ago. My mother's friend, our Aunt Edna, was devoted to Mother Cabrini and told me she was passing her on to me and I should pray to her, and she would always answer my prayers. She was right. I still pray to her. I'm 92!"
- J.G.J., Haddon Township, NJ
"From a good friend, who recently passed away. He gave me a membership as a gift. I have continued to be a member. My grandparents came to Little Italy in NYC and spoke to Mother Cabrini. My father took me to the Bronx to visit her shrine there. I loved how she helped Italian immigrants like my family."
-C.Q., Ora Valley, AZ
"I went to nursing school at Columbus Hospital. Mother Cabrini helped me through nursing school."