Vincenza Gerosa's birthplace

This memorial tablet, located in Lovere (via Cavallotti), commemorates the Birthplace of saint Vincenza Gerosa. She founded the "Ospedale per Infermi Cronici e Miserabili" in Lovere with Bartolomea Capitanio in 1826.

Vincenza Gerosa¹ was blessed in 1933 whereas Bartolomea Capitanio in 1926. They were recognised as saints in 1950.

The currently operating hospital "SS. Capitanio e Gerosa" in Lovere is entitled to the two saints.

The memorial tablet was collocated the 26th July 1936 as it can be seen in the following picture.

• Photos, main text and page layout by Gabriele Rodolico moc.liamg|krow.ocilodoreleirbag#| and Gianmaria Barone ti.orebil|enorabairamnaig#| (January 2016)

• More informations at the "Suore di carità delle Sante Bartolomea Capitanio e Vincenza Gerosa" official website

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Footnotes

1. Vincenza is the "spiritual name" that Caterina Gerosa (birth name) chose when she became nun in 1832, nowadays She is commonly known with the name of Vincenza.