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The Rita House crest features symbols that represent her life: the rose signifies the miracle of the winter rose, the veil represents her religious piety, thorns signify the hardships she endured, and the heart symbolises her unconditional love for God. The motto for Rita House is “Love conquers all,” encapsulating her ability to love unconditionally and extend forgiveness, even in the face of difficulties and injustice" (Villanova College, 2024).
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"The mascot for Rita House is the Bee, symbolising Rita’s diligence and hard work in serving God and others. Legend has it that bees swarmed around her crib as an infant, foretelling her future holiness" (Villanova College, 2024).
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- Saint Rita of Cascia"Margherita Lotti (Rita) was born in a small town near Cascia, Italy, to parents who were advanced in age. After years of childlessness, Rita’s parents saw the birth of their only child as an answer to prayer ... "
- Saint Rita of Cascia"Like Elizabeth Ann Seton, Rita of Cascia was a wife, mother, widow, and member of a religious community. Her holiness was reflected in each phase of her life ... "
- Martin Crane OSABishop Crane OSA is the modern patron for Alypius House. "Martin Crane O.S.A. was born on in Ireland on 11th October 1818, six years after Bishop James Goold. He was the son of James Crane, a farmer, and was one of five sons who became priests in various religious orders, and his only sister was a Carmelite nun ... "
