January 23

1936 - 1964, Italian laywoman.
When she was three months old, she contracted polio, a disease which impacted the rest of her life. She was devoted to her faith in her youth, and in 1953, she began medical school. However, her time in medical school was cut short when a rare medical condition led to her needing many surgeries and an overall decline in her health.
Her first operation in 1958 caused partial paralysis on the left side of her face; a second operation in August 1959 left her completely paralyzed and reliant on a wheelchair. she also began to lose the five senses on a gradual level. Throughout her suffering, she looked to the Blessed Mother to help her through her challenges.
In May 1962 she undertook a pilgrimage to Lourdes seeking a miracle for her ailments. There, she met 22-year-old Maria who was sobbing beside her. Porro took her hand and urged her to beseech the Blessed Virgin Mary for her intercession, at which point Maria was healed.
Benedetta's health took a dramatic decline after her pilgrimage to Lourdes, and on the night of 22 January 1964 said to her nurse: "Emilia, tomorrow I will die. I feel very ill". Porro died in the morning of 23 January 1964 after receiving Communion and Reconciliation.