Questions and Answers
What significant request did Mother Francisca and her companions make in 1688 in Rome?
They requested to live together in a life of prayer and virtue while continuing their social mission.
What role did Fr. Juan de Santo Domingo play in relation to the beaterio?
Fr. Juan de Santo Domingo established the beaterio and appointed Mother Francisca as the first prioress for life.
What hardships did the beatas face under Archbishop Don Diego Camacho in 1703?
They were placed under interdict, forced to remove their habits, and exiled to Santa Potenciana College.
How did Don Juan de Escaño y Cordova contribute to the beaterio's survival?
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What transformation occurred to the beaterio in 1706, and what was emphasized in its new role?
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What significant action did Venerable Francisca del Espiritu Santo take after becoming a widow?
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What vision did Francisca experience that influenced her decision to join a religious order?
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Why was it considered unthinkable for women like Venerable Francisca to found their own congregations during the Spanish regime?
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What title was given to Francisca after she became a member of the Dominican order?
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What was Francisca del Espiritu Santo's birth name, and when was she born?
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Study Notes
Spanish Religious Context
- Women faced restrictions in joining religious life during Spanish rule, with few exceptions who founded their own congregations.
- Key figures include Venerable Madre Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, Servants of God Madre Cecilia, Dionisia Talangpaz, and Venerable Francisca del Espiritu Santo.
Early Life of Francisca del Espiritu Santo
- Born as Francisca de Fuentes in 1647 to Don Simon de Fuentes and Doña Ana Maria del Castillo y Tamayo in Manila.
- Married a nobleman but became a widow early without children after her husband’s death.
- Devoted herself to prayer and social service, helping the poor and sick, while sensing a call for religious life.
Calling to Religious Life
- Experienced a vision of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Dominic, leading her to choose a Dominican path.
- Became a Dominican tertiary in 1682 and adopted the name “Francisca del Espiritu Santo”.
Establishment of the Beaterio
- Along with her sisters, Francisca requested to live a communal life of prayer and virtue, which was reluctantly approved in January 1688.
- Fr. Juan de Santo Domingo eventually established the beaterio officially in 1696, with Francisca appointed as the first prioress for life.
Trials Faced by the Beaterio
- In 1703, Archbishop Don Diego Camacho sought to assert control over the beaterio, leading to their exile and removal of habits.
- This period was referred to as the “Babylonian Exile”; Francisca endured significant hardships but remained steadfast in her commitment to religious life.
- Received financial support from Don Juan de Escaño y Cordova, providing the beatas with an annual subsidy of 2,000 pesos.
Triumph and Legacy
- In 1709, Archbishop Camacho's attitude changed, allowing the beatas to return and reclaim their Dominican habits.
- The beaterio transitioned into Colegio de Sta. Catalina in 1706, serving as a convent and educational center promoting Catholic values and Filipino womanhood.
- The institution emphasized academic preparation and the principles of good Christian living for girls.
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Explore the remarkable stories of women who defied societal norms during the Spanish regime by founding their own religious congregations. This quiz highlights Venerable Madre Ignacia del Espiritu Santo and other key figures who made significant strides in religious life. Test your knowledge of these pioneering women and their impact on society.
