Mary Magdalen

"Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources." (Luke 8:1-3)

“Occupies first place in the list mentioned in Luke 8; she is a leader known by al four of the evangelist in their account of the resurrection. Undoubtedly she was an outstanding woman in the early Christian community.”

Elena Bosetti. Luke. Boston: Pauline Books & Media, 2006. p. 79-80

Women at the Service of the Gospel, General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI, 02/14/07