The Fragrance of Rose : The Cult of Woonsocket's 'Saint' Endures Despite Official Doubt
Item
Title
The Fragrance of Rose : The Cult of Woonsocket's 'Saint' Endures Despite Official Doubt
Creator
Barry, Dan
Description
Report on famed Woonsocket, Rhode Island woman of Catholic piety, Marie Rose Ferron, and the faith community that developed around her during her short life and after her death in 1936. The alleged stigmatist whose shrines continue to exist; whose cult of believers lingers after she was denied sainthood, and still long after evidence has been amounted against the legitimacy of her healing powers and stigmatic wounds.
Date
1988 June 5
Language
English
Type
Newspaper Article
Identifier
Coverage
1988; Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Place
Providence, Rhode Island
Publication Title
Providence Sunday Journal