Jubilaeum - Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi

Among the numerous religious communities affiliated with the Passionist Congregation, a special place belongs to the Passionist Sisters of St. Paul of the Cross — commonly known as the “Signa Sisters,” after the town in Italy where they were founded. Welcomed as an ancillary (“daughter” community) of the Passionists in 1817, this congregation of women was founded by Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi for former street women who had experienced a conversion and wished to dedicate their lives to God. In the charism of our Holy Founder, Maddalena discovered a beautiful framework for her own desire to extend the fruits of Christ’s Redemption to these women who had been rejected by society. Today, the congregation has grown far beyond its small beginnings, and Signa Sisters can be found serving the Crucified Lord in countries throughout the world. Click below to read reflections on the life and mission of this holy woman, written by Sr. Maria Dalessandro, CP (superior general of the Signa Sisters)!