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Cabrini

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[kuh-bree-nee, kah-bree-nee] / kəˈbri ni, kɑˈbri ni /

noun

  1. Saint Frances Xavier Mother Cabrini, 1850–1917, U.S. nun, born in Italy; founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.


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For help, the hospital appealed in 2024 to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, last year winning a $5 million grant to help invest in its nursing workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

O’Connell moved on to assist parishes in Pico Rivera and Long Beach until heading his own in 1988 — St. Frances X. Cabrini in West Athens.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2023

He had previously served as a pastor at several parishes in Los Angeles, including St. Michael’s and St. Frances X. Cabrini.

From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2023

When prompted by the manager, Falcao expressed his worry about the possible role of Italian left-back Antonio Cabrini, a skilful player who was quite handy in attack.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2022

"Sanford and Son," after all, was set in a junkyard, while "Good Times" took place in Chicago's Cabrini Green housing project.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2022

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