Saint Rita of Casia Statue 7.5″

Patron Saint of HOPELESS CAUSES, MARITAL PROBLEMS, ABUSE, MOTHERS, SICKNESS and WOUNDS.

Augustinianum also called Margarita was born in Roccaporena Italy  (1381 – 1457)   she was admitted to enter the convent at Cascia in 1413 after her husband of 18 years and two sons have died, she quickly earned fame for her austerity, devotion to prayer and charity.
In the midst of chronic illness she received visions and wounds on her forehead which resembled the crown of thorns, she died on May 22 and many miracles were reported instantly.