~ by Denver Catholic Staff as seen on Mother Cabrini Shrine website
On March 15, 2023, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini will be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in a formal induction ceremony and celebration at the
Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel.
Mother Cabrini is receiving this prestigious award for her outstanding accomplishments as a champion of immigrants, children, and the poor. She was nominated by the Dante Alighieri Society of Denver, a non-profit organization which promotes the Italian language and culture.
Mother Cabrini has a special connection to Colorado, as she established the first Mount Carmel elementary school for the children of Italian immigrants in 1902. She was one of the leaders who raised funds to rebuild the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church building that is standing today, after the original structure was destroyed by fire. She also established an orphanage in 1904 and a summer camp for orphan girls in Golden in 1910 on the grounds of what is now the Mother Cabrini Shrine.
Tickets to the Gala are available at cogreatwomen.org