Marguerite D’Youville, the First Canadian Saint
She built a community devoted to people in need, challenging authorities to protect the sick and poor and leaving a lasting legacy of care.
Women worth knowing
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Extraordinary women, overlooked stories, and a more complete history. Explore the lives, ideas, and achievements that changed the world.
American-Irish writer and historian Mary Jane Cryan has been living in Italy since 1965. An international educator, researcher and writer, she has also been an official Vatican guide, Site Director and lecturer for Elderhostel and the creator of start-ups for numerous American universities, high schools, writers and artists workshops. She continues to put her experience to good use acting as consultant for tourism and educational endeavors and as enrichment lecturer aboard luxury cruise ships plying the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Black Seas.
Mary Jane Cryan
American-Irish writer and historian Mary Jane Cryan has been living in Italy since 1965. An international educator, researcher and writer, she has also been an official Vatican guide, Site Director and lecturer for Elderhostel and the creator of start-ups for numerous American universities, high schools, writers and artists workshops. She continues to put her experience to good use acting as consultant for tourism and educational endeavors and as enrichment lecturer aboard luxury cruise ships plying the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Black Seas.