Skip to main content

Saint Walburga's Life, undated - circa 1900

 Sub-Series — Box: OSBCHI-A.40, Folder: 8
Identifier: OSBCHI-A-209.1

Scope and Contents

This small booklet is attributed to A member of the Benedictine Order. It says it is published with the authorization of the Benedictine Nuns of St. Walburga's Abbey, Eichstätt. The foreward is by Giovanni Serpentelli, Oblate, O.S.B., EXETER. The imprimitur is Leo, O.S.B., Bishop of Eichstätt. Part I tells the life and miracles of St. Walburg and Part II tells of her holy oil and includes prayers for many occasions.

Dates

  • Other: undated - circa 1900

Conditions Governing Access

The materials in this collection are unrestricted. They are available for researchers.

Biographical / Historical

This edition of the book dates from the early 20th century since Johannes Leo von Mergel, OSB, bishop of Eichstätt was ordained in 1905 and died in 1932. According to a famiy geneology post, Giovanni Serpentelli may have been born in Campezi, Italy circa 1836 and died in Exeter, England in 1887.in

Extent

From the Sub-Series: .5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

Contact:
Archives
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
7430 N. Ridge Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60645 United States
(773) 764-2413 ext. 203