Marie-Clementine Anuarite Nengapeta

About

Known for being a member of the Holy Family Sisters in Bafwabaka, Belgian Congo who was killed by a soldier during the Congo's civil war in 1964.

Before Fame

She joined the Holy Family Sisters convent in 1959 where she went by the name, St. Marie-Clementine.

Trivia

She was beatified by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Zaire on August 15, 1985.

Family Life

She comes from a family who was part of the Wabudu tribe, and she had five sisters.

Associated With

Another religious leader like her was Mother Theresa.