The Basics: Born June 3, 1817, in Germany; died April 30,...

The Basics: Born June 3, 1817, in Germany; died April 30, 1881, in Germany; beatified April 14, 1985, by John Paul II; feast day, April 30. Woman religious.

The Story: Pauline’s life was full of service–to her family, her community and those in need. The oldest child of a German politician and his devoutly Catholic wife, Pauline spent most of her formative years in a city near the French border, where her father was representing the government. Pauline entered society as befitted a girl in he...