Bernarda Heimgartner (born Maria Anna Heimgartner, 26 November 1822 – 13 December 1863) was a Swiss religious sister and the co-founder of the Sisters of the Holy Cross Menzingen. Heimgartner founded this order alongside Theodosius Florentini OFMCap in 1844 and served as its mother superior until three months before her death. She had become a member of the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1843 and made her vows in 1844 before establishing a new congregation.
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26 November 1822
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Died |
13 December 1863 (aged 41)
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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