A legacy that continues to grow
A story that began in Africa, unfolded in Salamanca and is shared today through research, remembrance and encounters.
Memory and history
The life of Teresa Juliana of Saint Dominic connects the history of West Africa with Spain in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Her experience also offers a way to explore slavery, religious life and the racial barriers of her time.
In Salamanca, her memory remains linked to Las Dueñas Monastery and the Dominican community. In collaboration with the Dominican Sisters, the Association works to ensure that this story is known and passed on with respect.
A life to discover and study
Her biography has inspired historical studies, literary works and cultural activities. In 2026, an exhibition at El Tormes Shopping Centre and several lectures introduced her life to the people of Salamanca.
The Association promotes awareness of her spiritual and historical legacy and her cause for beatification, without replacing the Church’s official information about the process.
The cause for beatification
Sister Teresa is recognised by the Church as a Servant of God. The Diocese of Salamanca has reported that the process is ongoing and that the Positio is being prepared, bringing together testimonies and documents about her life and reputation for holiness.
Read the Diocese of Salamanca’s informationDiscover the activities
Exhibitions, events and lectures help share her story. See the documented activities and their sources in our section.