History in time
Saint Genoveva Torres Morales
Founder
1870
JANUARY 3
Born in Almenara, Castellón
Her family consisted of her father José and her mother Vicenta. Genoveva was also the youngest daughter of four siblings.
1870
JANUARY 4
Baptized in the Parish of Saints John.
1871
His father, José, dies.
1877
DECEMBER 11
He receives the Sacrament of Confirmation.
1878
Vicenta, her mother, dies.
1880
Receives First Communion.
1882
JULY
A tumor forms on the left leg.
1883
Her left leg was amputated because the 13-year-old girl’s life was in danger due to the gangrene caused by the tumor.
1886
MARCH 3
She enters the House of Mercy in Valencia.
1894
Leaves the House of Mercy.
1911
FEBRUARY 2
Foundation in Valencia of a Work for Retired Ladies.
DECEMBER
Diocesan verbal approval.
1912
JULY 31
Inauguration of the first House in Zaragoza.
1925
DECEMBER 5
Canonical erection of the religious Institute.
DECEMBER 18
Profession of simple vows.
1926
DECEMBER 18
Perpetual profession.
1931
DECEMBER 18
Confirmed in the position of Superior General.
1941
JANUARY 14
The current General House is inaugurated in Zaragoza.
1953
MARCH 25
Pontifical Approval is received.
1976
FEBRUARY 2
Opening of the canonization process.
1991
JANUARY 22
His Heroic Virtues Declared.
1995
JANUARY 29
Beatified in Rome.
2003
MAY 4
Canonized in Madrid by His Holiness John Paul II.