Maria Bolognesi was an Italian Catholic mystic who lived from 1924 to 1980. Born in Bosaro, she experienced a life marked by significant physical suffering, including various debilitating illnesses and reported spiritual attacks. She is primarily recognized for her intense mystical experiences, which included visions of Jesus Christ and the reception of the stigmata. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to serving the sick and caring for orphans, maintaining a deep religious devotion despite facing social marginalization and personal hardships.