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Marie Rose Ferron lies buried in the Precious Blood
Cemetery in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. A cross crowned
with thorns is etched on her gravestone; beneath it
rests a dove with outstretched wings, surrounded by
sprays of roses. On the white marble headstone, a simple
epitaph inscribed in French befits the women it
memorializes: MARIE ROSE FERRON STIGMATISEE NEE 24 MAl
1902 DEC. 11 MAl 1936 AL 'AGE DE 33 ANS From her place
in heaven, Marie Rose Ferron continues to intercede in
the lives of those who seek her help. Favors have been
granted. and cures have been reported from all over the
world. Many have also testified to an exquisite
fragrance of roses emanating from objects associated
with Rose. Mother Ferron once testified to the divine
origin of these fragrances. "They are perfumes from
heaven. You can be sure that when you have a fragrance,
Rose is close to you," she affirmed. In a homily given
at the time of Rose's death, Rev. Norman Meunier, a
local priest, made an astounding prediction: "You will
see, not today, not tomorrow, but in years to come, you
will have a little Saint in Woonsocket." Her devotees
continue to pray for this recognition she so deserves.
DIRECTIONS TO CEMETERY: Precious Blood Cemetery
Intersection of Rathbun Street and Route 114 Woonsocket,
RI Here is the resting place of Little Rose. This is
where she was laid to rest, where she was exhumed, and
where she rests today. DIRECTIONS from Woonsocket:
Follow route 146A north from the Church to route 104
North. Follow route 104 North for approximately four
miles. Route 104 will eventually become Route 126 North.
Follow Route 126 North to Route 114 North. At the
intersection of Route 114, turn left. The Cemetery
entrance will be at the next intersection (Rathbun
Street). Immediately after passing through the cemetery
gate, bare right. Follow the road to the next small
intersection (approximately 200 feet). The tomb of
Little Rose is on the left-hand side of the road, two
plots from this intersection. Holy Family Parish Church
414 South Main Street Woonsockett, RI 02895 (401)
762-0830 Weekend Masses: Sat: Vigil 5:00 pm; Sun: 8:30
am and 10:30am Confessions: Sat 4:00pm This is the
parish church attended by Little Rose and her family, as
well as Mrs. Jeanne Savard Bonin, author of "A
Stigmatist - Marie Rose Ferron", which covers the
personal side of Little Rose's life. DIRECTIONS to
Church from Route 95: Follow 95 to Massachusetts exit 4,
1-295. Follow 295 west approximately 10 miles to Route
146. Follow 146 North approximately 3 miles to Route
146A(Woonsocket). Follow Route 146A until you pass the
cemetery on the left-hand side of the road
(approximately 3 miles). Immediately after the cemetery,
look for South Main Street. Turn right on South Main.
The church is on the right, approximately 1 1/2 mile
down. GRAVESITE VISITORS need to be aware that while the
original floral decorations of Little Rose's grave were
very elaborate, present day Cemetery regulations and the
constraints of simplicity etc. limit large displays of
floral arrangements at the Gravesite of Little Rose.
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