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Official SiteFoundress, Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, Philippinesof Venerable Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes

ICONS ATTRIBUTED TO VEN. MOTHER FRANCISCA

 

Photography came only in 1863 and therefore there are no original photos of the Servant of God from infancy until her death in 1711 can be found.  The images of persons especially related to her were products of the artists’ inspiration.  Importantly the images drawn or carved were based on the names that appear in various documents.

Some interested individuals and groups with a strong sense of history took notes on events and photos of places, civil and religious institutions and Churches that existed as early as the 17th century and still have traces of the original forms.  These historical records are now utilized in various research studies.  Thus, the photos exhibited are found in various history books, annals, periodicals, etc.

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2019 On the Occasion of Her Venerability

The portrait is an edited or restored copy of the photograph featured in the book written by Francisco Gainza, OP in 1859. The photo was originally a drawing or engraving of the Artist, Carlos Borromeo in1853.

1853 Mother Francisca

1853

Drawing or engraving by Carlos Borromeo in Fr. Francisco Gainza, OP's, Milicia de Jesucristo, Manila 1859. Used as the official portrait of Mother Francisca as it is identified as closest image to her time

1893 Mother Francisca

1893

Drawing by an unknown artist in La Ilustracion Filipina, periodical, Manila 1893 , National Library, Manila

1911 Mother Francisca

1911

( Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 3) Painting ordered made by the “ex-alumnas” of Colegio de Santa Catalina, Intramuros (artist unknown). Reproduced in Sister Ma. Cruz Rich, O.P., Apuntes Historicos, Manila 1939 in Sta. Catalina College, Legarda, Hallway

1916 Mother Francisca

1916

(Copia PublicaP II, Doc. IV, 4) Drawing by unknown artist in the Second Edition of Gainza’s Milicia de Jesucristo, Manila 1916.

1964   Mother Francisca

1964

(Copia Publica P II, Doc. IV, 5) Painting patterned after the 1911 done by Sr. Victoria Flores, OP. Mother Francisca kneeling before a crucifix in a vision of Sts. Dominic and Francis as narrated by Fr. Juan de Santo Domingo in the Breve Relación. Now displayed at the Museum, Sta. Catalina Convent, Quezon City.

1967

(Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 6) Painting or drawing in the article of Nick Joaquin, “The Beatas in the 17th century Manila”, in Philippine Free Press, December 9, 1967

1984  Mother Francisca

1984

(Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 7) Mother Francisca holding a Bible with 4 young girls in uniform of Sta. Catalina College, Legarda and Siena College, Q.C. in background. Painted by Ms. Clara de los Santos and displayed at the Museum, Sta. Catalina Convent, Q.C.

1991    Mother Francisca

1991

(Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 8) Drawing in Students’ Philippine Almanac 1991, p. 333. Background is the façade of a building said to be the Beaterio Text: 1696 Beaterio de Santa Catalina founded in Manila. It was the first religious community of Filipino women.

1994 MotherFrancisca

1994

(Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 9) Reproduction of portrait of 1858 in all prayer cards in different languages and dialects.

1995 Mother Francisca

1995

(Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 10) Reproduction of painting in Claire Betita-Samson’s “Francisca: Filipina, Beata”. In Today, Weekender, January 22, 1995

1996 Mother Francisca

1996

(Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 11) The Philippine Postal Corporation issued on April 30, 1996, a commemorative Stamp of Mother Francisca with the old Beaterio as background to commemorate the Tri-Centennial Celebration of the formal Foundation of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine Of Siena.

1996 Mother Francisca

1996

(Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 12) Painting reproduced in the cover of Caritas et Missio, Special Issue, Centennial, 1996. Painting by an international prize-winning painter Alfredo D. Esquillo, Jr., a semi-triptych depicting symbolically Mother Francisca, the history, spirit and mission and The apostolic ministries of the Congregation.

2001 Mother Francisca

2001

(Copia Publica, P II, Doc. IV, 13) Pictorial taken by Mr. Ramon Flores in Mother Francisca exhibit halls in different houses of the Congregation and in the annual Calendars.

2001 Mother Francisca

2001

Another pictorial by Mr. Flores. It depicts the faithful devotion of Mother Francisca to the Holy Eucharist. Her devotion inspired her to patiently asked and waited to have her petition of having a chapel and with her sisters enjoy the presence of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament be granted.

2011 Mother Francisca

2011

This is a commemorative poster produced in the occasionof her tri-centennial death anniversary. At the center is the modified 1994 image with her title Servant of God. Behind is her love for the poor sick and the young and her devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Below her image is the representation of the new Beaterio which is now the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St.Catherine of Siena, Philippines.

2011 Poster

2011

Tricentennial Poster of the Servant of God This posterreminds us, sisters and devotees of the Servant of God of her life and virtues that we ourselves could emulate in loving and following our Lord Jesus Christ.

2011 Spiral Mother Francisca

2011

The Servant of God Mother Francisca inside the spiral of tri-colors, said to be the tri-centennial colors; purple, white and yellow-gold which to this day a reminder of her love of God and love of others. This is used in the suovenir items.

2018 Mother Francisca

2019

Adapted from the 2011 spiral which is used for the LMAMFES polo shirts in the occasion of Hermandad 2019 and which serves as their casual uniform.

2023

The Official Portrait (2019) of Mother Francisca is used to highlight the theme of Go to Jesus, Grow in Holiness and Glow in Serving the sick, the poor and the young with Mother Francisca, which is deepened by the integration of the logo for synodality theme of the Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.

 

"...what a precious statue and the first to be dedicated in the Philippines to a woman is to be erected....All of these things are good, beautiful and great and I applaud you for them. But there is still left another thing which is better, more beautiful and greater for you, for your beloved heroine, and for all the Philippines. Do you know what it is? That you help, favor and propagate her work, with what means you have and with your capacity.

published in the Philippines by the daily newspaper “LIBERTAS” edited by the University of Santo Tomas of Manila, Positio, p.75

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TESTIMONIES ON FAVORS GRANTED

NOTE: Any argument contrary to the fact becomes invalid. In intercession, however, once granted by an intercessor, it cannot be an argument to the fact. The testimonies in these issues are languages of faith in the realities of miracles. As there may be contrariness in the judgment of the world, yet, in the level of faith, acts of intercession are acts of faith. They are acts of miracles. They can never be contrary to the facts. They are facts of faith. Venerable Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes' intercession are facts of faith and acts of miracle on those who invoke her assistance.

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