Feast day · August 13
Dulce Pontes Lopes Pontes
St. Dulce Lopes Pontes, known as 'Good Angel of Bahia', was a Brazilian nun and philanthropist. She devoted her life to caring for the poor and sick in Salvador, founding hospitals, schools, and social services. Her charitable works earned her international recognition and several humanitarian awards. She was canonized on October 13, 2019, becoming the first Brazilian-born female saint.