St Gianna Beretta Molla

St. Gianna died in 1962 at the age of 39.

Gianna Beretta Molla, a mother, wife, and pediatrician demonstrated heroic and selfless virtue. She exemplified motherhood and self sacrifice. St Gianna sacrificed her life for that of her unborn daughter. When confronted with complications caused by a tumor that developed during her pregnancy, Gianna chose, at great risk to herself, to continue with the high risk pregnancy for the benefit of her unborn child rather than terminate. Dr. Gianna Beretta Molla died in 1962 at age 39, 7 days after the birth of her healthy daughter.

St Gianna lived her life in this world caring for the youngest among us. She gave her life to save her baby.