Saint Frances of Rome, Religious
Optional Memorial · White · 9 March
In March
About this day
Frances of Rome, a noblewoman, was a model wife and mother who served the poor of the city. She founded the Oblates of Tor de' Specchi, joined them after her husband's death, and died in 1440. She was favored with the visible presence of her guardian angel.
Coming up in the next year
Next: Tue 9 Mar 2027 — Year B · I
- Tue 9 Mar 2027 (optional)
Music
From the Common of Holy Men and Women: For Holy Women
- Common of Commons to Votive Mass – Holy Angels – Propers (English & Latin) [Gradual Saints. Outside PT. 2016] Details
- Saints of Thanksgiving Day to Dec 14 – St John of the Cross – Propers (English & Latin) [Propers. III. SANC full. 06.04.20] Details
- Organ Propers, Book 20: Common of Commons to Psalms and Tones (Organ) [20. Offertory. 1936-2164. 01.08.20] Details
From the Missal
The Missal takes this day’s antiphons from the Common of Holy Men and Women: For Holy Women.