Scolastica Rivata was an Italian nun born in Guarene in 1897. After joining the Sisters of St. Paul de Shaolin in 1922, she became a founding member of the Daughters of the Divine Master in 1923. Alongside seven other sisters, she received her habit from the founder, Blessed Giacomo Alberione, in 1924. She served as the first superior of this newly established congregation and lived until 1987.
Life and service
Following her initial entry into the Sisters of St. Paul de Shaolin, she transitioned to the Daughters of the Divine Master with fellow sister Metilda. She took the name Maria Scolastica during this period. Her religious life was defined by her leadership role within the congregation she helped establish, working closely with the founder to develop the community's foundation.
Veneration
Recognized as a Servant of God within the Catholic Church, she is currently undergoing the process of beatification. Having passed away in Sanfrè in 1987, she is remembered for her early leadership in her religious order and her devotion to the mission established by Giacomo Alberione.