She was a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Syracuse, New York. She was known for her charitable works and virtuous deeds, spening many years caring for the lepers on the island on Molokai, Hawaii. Sister Marianne Cope assisted the "Leper Priest", St. Damian in his work and mission. In 1888, she moved to Kalaupapa, both to care for the dying Father Damien who had contracted leprosy and to continue the mission among the lepers.
She is to be elevated to the rank of sainthood by Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday October 21, 2012.
Mother Marianne Cope in her youth
With the Deceased Father Damian
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