Francesca Cabrini age 10
Mother Cabrini 1889
In London, early 1900s
In Argentina, 1905
A new (old) photo of Mother Cabrini
Recently while reading Mother Cabrini’s letters we came across a passage dated December 23, 1902:
“In Denver the house is located at a height of 5,000 feet… I am sending you a photograph which was taken on the day of the inauguration. You will find me in it too, since the bishop kept calling me to stand near him. I am in the doorway of the school, the pastor is in the center while the bishop and a Jesuit are on either side.”
There are a number of photographs of Mother Cabrini, ranging from when she was age 10 to the final photo at her death at age 67. We wondered: was there another one?
The library at Cabrini University has a wonderful collection of digital images, and we knew that if the picture still existed, that’s probably where it would be. Sure enough, there was a newspaper clipping from the Denver Times, dated November 17, 1902. We zoomed in, then zoomed in some more… and there she was! Tucked in the right-hand side of the doorway, just as she described.
Perhaps someone else knew she was there all along, but how glad we are to see her!
Missionary Sisters with Orphans in NYC, circa 1890. Mother Cabrini is in the top row 3rd from right.
Missionary Sisters in NYC in 1890.Mother Cabrini is seated, handing the book.
Last known photo, in Dobbs Ferry, NY in 1914
Mother Cabrini laid out for viewing prior to burial
