![]() ![]() Augustine in Cascia, Rita became acquainted with the local Augustinian nuns of St. In the local dialect, her name meant “pearl," but she was known simply as Rita. Baptized in the church of St. In 1381, they welcomed their only child, Margherita. High in the hills of the republic of Cascia, in a tiny Umbrian village called Roccaporena, Antonio and Amata Lotti were well-respected peacemakers. This information was taken from the book, "The Precious Pearl," written by Michael DiGregorio, OSA, which is available for purchase in our gift shop. The Precious Pearl The Story of Saint Rita of Cascia
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