Goa, Oct. 25 -- Auxilium Convent, Caranzalem, on Saturday held a press conference to commemorate the canonization of St. Maria Troncati, who was declared a saint by Pope Leo XIV in Rome on October 19, 2025.

Addressing the gathering, Sr. Meenakshi D'Silva, Provincial of the Mumbai Province, described St. Maria Troncati as "a remarkable woman, missionary, mother, and artisan of peace." She highlighted the saint's life of simplicity and service as a nurse, noting that her work went beyond physical healing - she also brought spiritual peace and unity among communities, often bridging divides between the colonial and local people.

Sharing details about the congregation's global and national presence, Sr. Meenakshi said the Salesian Sisters o...