Born 18 September 1882 in Baden-Württemberg, at the age of
22 she enters the Sisters of Charity of the Holy Cross, distinguishing
herself for her love of the Lord and her dedication to others. She
dies 8 May 1913. |
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8 May - ST ULRICA NISCH, religious
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After she entered the convent and pronounced first vows, Ulrica
is first assigned to be assistant cook at Buhl, then cook at Baden-Baden.
She performs her service according to the teaching of the motto:
"completely devoted to the crucifix and therefore image for
the others of the love of Christ."
Physical effort and a life of renunciation wear out her energies.
Continuous severe headaches and finally tuberculosis bring her to
her death.
She is beatified by John Paul II in Rome 1 November 1987.
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