Saint Frances X Cabrini (Ess)

by Victoria Dority

Book Overview

The inspiring story of "Mother Cabrini," the first American citizen to be declared a saint As a child growing up in Italy, Frances dreamt of becoming a missionary to China. But it seemed that God wanted her to go to America instead. When Pope Leo XIII told her, "Go West, not East," she knew what God's plan was for her. Mother Cabrini and her sisters set up schools, hospitals, and orphanages throughout the states--especially helping vast communities...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819870927
• ISBN13: 9780819870926
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Pauline Books & Media
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.6" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7