High in the hills of the republic of Cascia, in a tiny Umbrian village called Roccaporena, Antonio and Amata Lotti were well-respected peace makers. In 1381, they welcomed their only child, Margherita who was known simply as Rita. Baptized in the church of St Augustine in Cascia, Rita became acquainted with the local Augustinian nuns…
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St. Rita of Cascia




