St. Marianne Cope Novena
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Show HideSt. Marianne Cope was a religious sister who lived in the 1800s-1900s. She was a German immigrant to the United States. St. Marianne eventually began caring for leprosy patients in Hawaii.
St. Marianne Cope carried out many holy works during her lifetime. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy sister in many aspects of your life.
About St. Marianne Cope
St. Marianne Cope was born in 1838 in Germany as Barbara Koop. A year after she was born, her parents moved with her to the United States. The family lived in Utica, New York, and changed their last name to the more Americanized name of “Cope.”
During her childhood, Barbara attended Catholic school. When she was around thirteen years old, her father became unable to work because of an illness. Barbara left school in order to help support her family by working in a textile factory. Though Barbara felt called to religious life, she postponed pursuing her vocation in order to continue supporting her family.
In 1862, Barbara’s father died. Barbara was twenty-four years old at the time, and her younger siblings were now able to help support the family. She was free to pursue her religious vocation.
Barbara entered the Sisters of St. Francis in Syracuse, New York. She was given the name Marianne and began to work as a teacher. Though she thought she would continue to teach, she ended up working in administration. She helped establish some of the first hospitals in the area.
In 1870, Marianne began working as a nurse-administrator at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She became known for her kindness and wisdom. She was always willing to treat patients whom others viewed as outcasts, like alcoholics. Before long, Marianne became Mother Provincial in Syracuse.
In 1883, Marianne received a letter asking for her help ministering to lepers in Hawaii. Marianne felt called to begin this new work. With six other sisters of St. Francis, she traveled to Honolulu. There, they began to manage a hospital for patients diagnosed with leprosy.
Marianne and her sisters made improvements to the hospital and to the treatment of the patients there. Soon, they also opened a home for children of leper patients on the hospital compound because these children often had no one to care for them.
In 1884, Marianne met Fr. Damien of Molokai. When he became ill with the leprosy of those he had ministered to, Marianne accepted the task of taking over the boys’ home he had founded. She and her sisters also ran a home for girls.
The work of Marianne and her sisters was very difficult and depressing, as they cared for those suffering so severely from leprosy. But Marianne never wavered in optimism and trust in God. She encouraged her sisters to not fear catching leprosy, and she worked to make life as comfortable and pleasant as possible for those suffering from the disease.
Marianne died in 1918 from natural causes.
St. Marianne Cope’s Feast Day: January 23rd
Why Pray the St. Marianne Cope Novena?
St. Marianne Cope is the patron saint of those suffering from leprosy and HIV. You can pray the St. Marianne Cope Novena if you are suffering from leprosy or HIV. Or you can use this novena to seek St. Marianne’s intercession for someone you know who is suffering from leprosy or HIV.
St. Marianne Cope is also the patron saint of outcasts. You can use this novena to seek her intercession if you are an outcast, or you can pray the St. Marianne Cope Novena for someone you know who is an outcast.
You can pray the St. Marianne Cope Novena for any intention!
St. Marianne Cope Novena Prayers
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, you and your family traveled from Germany to the United States as immigrants. You did not have an easy life in your new home, but you began to pursue a life of holiness. You continued to serve God for the rest of your life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all immigrants.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God faithfully each day. Pray that we may grow in holiness and virtue even in the midst of suffering.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, you traveled to America with your family when you were a child. You and your family had a difficult life during your childhood, but you did not allow those difficulties to deter you from serving God.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be full of holiness and love.
Pray for us, that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance we encounter. Pray that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, your father fell ill when you were still a child. Because of your family’s financial difficulties, you had to work in a factory when you were only around thirteen years old. Despite these hardships, you grew in holiness and virtue.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be full of holiness and love.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any sufferings or difficulties to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, you felt called to religious life from the time you were young. But your family needed your help to support them, so you postponed pursuing your vocation. When you were twenty-four years old, you were finally able to enter religious life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to answer God’s call in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to advance in holiness in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, you felt God calling you to serve Him as a religious sister when you were still a child. Though you had to postpone your vocation for several years in order to help support your family, you eventually devoted your life to God as a religious sister.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all religious sisters may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may always be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls us. Pray that we may grow in our friendship with God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, for many years you were unable to pursue your religious vocation because you worked to support your family. Throughout that period of waiting, you persevered in serving God and in preparing for your vocation.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the perseverance we need for holiness.
Pray for us, that we may grow in all the virtues we need to become saints. Pray that we may always do all we can to serve God worthily each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, you began to work as a teacher after you entered the Sisters of St. Francis. You thought you were being called to continue the important work of teaching students for the rest of your life.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all teachers in their important work.
Pray for us, that we may always be open to carrying out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to help bring souls to God each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, you helped establish some of the first hospitals in your area. You then spent many years working in hospitals and helping provide care for those in need. You became known for your kindness and wisdom in this work.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all healthcare workers.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God by serving Him in our brothers and sisters. Pray that we may always do all things in our lives out of love for God.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Marianne Cope Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Marianne Cope as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Marianne, you became known for your care of outcasts in your hospital work. You later began to care for lepers and their children, who were treated as the worst outcasts by the rest of society.
We ask you to bring all of our petitions before God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may assist and strengthen all who are treated as outcasts.
Pray for us, that we may always look on our brothers and sisters in Christ as images of God. Pray that we may do all we can to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Marianne Cope, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.