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Some time later... 

the work grew in number of sisters and in social actions. 

In the meantime, Mother Paulina began to be persecuted and slandered by a rich lady named Ana Brotero. This one helped with the work. The persecution was so great that, in 1909, Bishop Dom Duarte removed Mother Paulina from the position of superior of the congregation and exiled her to Bragança Paulista, SP. 

Mother Paulina, in an example of obedience, accepted the bishop's order, even if in tears of pain. On the occasion, she said: 'My only wish is that the work of the Congregation continues so that Jesus Christ may be known and loved by all.' 

In exile, Mother Paulina subjected herself to the most humble and heavy tasks, without murmuring or complaining, but surrendering everything to the Lord.

moederhuis in São Paulo

Nine years later...

Mother Paulina was called back by the same bishop... 

to the general house of the Congregation in São Paulo. Her virtues of humility and obedience were recognized after this fiery trial. For this reason, she was called to live among the new sisters and serve as an example and Christian witness for all. At that time, her spirit of prayer and the great charity she had for all the sisters, especially the sick, stood out.

From 1938... 

Mother Pauline began a period of great physical suffering. 

Because of diabetes, her right arm had to be amputated. 

After that, she went blind. 

It was four years of physical suffering and testimony of faith. She remained steadfast, praising the Lord for everything and being increasingly loved and admired by her little sisters. 

Finally, after four years of pain, she gave her soul to God, in the general house of the congregation she founded. It was July 9, 1942. 

heiligdom in Nova Trento

Pope John Paul II celebrated her beatification in 1991, on a visit to Brazil. 

Her canonization took place in 2002 by the same Pope. 

Thus, she became the first canonized saint in Brazil.

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