Carla Ronci was an Italian religious sister born in Rimini in 1936. After making a vow of poverty in 1957, she joined the Ancelle Mater Misericordiae of Macerata in 1961. She spent much of her life in Torre Pedrera, where she served her local parish through various youth ministries. Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, she passed away from cancer in 1970. She was later recognized as a venerable by Pope John Paul II.
Life and service
Living primarily in Torre Pedrera, Ronci worked as a seamstress while dedicating herself to spiritual service. She formally professed her religious vows on January 6, 1963. Throughout her time with her congregation, she remained focused on her devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and her commitment to the young people in her community.
Veneration and memory
Following her death on April 2, 1970, she was remembered on the anniversary of her passing. Known informally as the Vespa saint, her remains rest in a funerary urn in Torre Pedrera. This site has become a location for pilgrims seeking to honor her memory and spiritual legacy.