The Family of Brigida : Brigida was born in the little sea-side town of Rapallo which was part of the noble city of Genova Rappallo. Her parents were Nicolo Morello and Lavinia Borzese, both were Nicolo Morello and Lavinia Borzene, both noted for their goodness and prudence and capable of governing the family well. They enjoyed the respect and esteem of the town –people and had good financial standing. But they suffered a considerable set back due to some misfortune as often happens and had to live through days of hardship and want. They had 11 children: three boys and eight girls of whom Brigida wads the sixth in the order of birth- the central figure, not was only in the natural order but much more in the supernatural order of divine prediction and gifts of grace.

The Birth of Brigida : She was born on 10th June, 1610 on the day which, that year happened to be the Octave of the feast of ‘Corpus Domini’ in the parish of St. Michael, not far from Rapallo. The birth was not accompanied by the usual labor pain and the mother did not even need the assistance of a mid-wife.