Servant of God Rita Barcelo y Pages | |
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| Born | Ines Joaquina Vicenta Barcelo y Pages April 20, 1843 Sarrià, Barcelona, Spain |
| Died | May 14, 1904 (aged 61) Barcelona, Spain |
Mother Rita Barcelo y Pages (20 April 1843 - 14 May 1904) was the Spanish foundress of the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation. She was the sister of elo Barcelo y Pages, who was the cofounder of the said community. A beatification process has been opened.[1][2]
After Mother Consuelo was given the title of a Venerable in December 2012, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints announced already a close opening for the process of Mother Rita, making her way to sainthood which shall only need a miracle to continue onwards. Her cause for beatification was proposed by the Augustinians and of the Congregation of the Augustinian Sisters. She is regarded a Servant of God.
