Sister Blandina Segale Historical Photo Gallery
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Sister Blandina Segale, SC
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In 1872, S. Blandina traveled over the Santa Fe Trail to Trinidad in the Colorado Territory and taught at the public school. She returned to Trinidad (1889-’92) to teach at Holy Trinity School.
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S. Justina Segale and family members c. 1866
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In 1877, S. Blandina went with her sister, S. Justina Segale, “to see if they could do anything for the poor Italian [immigrants]” in the city of Cincinnati. Together they founded Santa Maria Institute, one of the first Catholic settlement houses in the United States.
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Sister Blandina Segale, SC
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Sister Blandina Segale, SC in the 1930s.
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Sister Blandina Segale, SC
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Francesco Segale, father of Sisters Blandina and Justina
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1897-1933: S. Blandina was involved in issues such as human trafficking, juvenile delinquency, care for unwed mothers, and establishing outreach centers in Italian neighborhoods. This photo was taken at Santa Maria Institute.
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In 1881, S. Blandina went to Albuquerque in the New Mexico Territory where she taught, founded a Wayfarer’s House, and did outreach work with the Native Americans and the poor of the areas.
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Santa Maria Institute, October 1917 Classes in war-time cookery for both women and girls are held throughout the city. At Santa Maria Institute, Sister Blandina gives instruction in the preparation of ravioli.
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Santa Maria Institute, October 1917 Classes in war-time cookery for both women and girls are held throughout the city. At Santa Maria Institute, Sister Blandina gives instruction in the preparation of ravioli.
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The many appeals made to Sister Blandina by deserted mothers and children are never in vain.
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Grave of Sister Blandina Segale at Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Graves of Sisters Justina and Blandina Segale at Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio
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