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April 29 is the memorial of St. Catherine of Siena.
She is a saint, a mystic and a doctor of the Church, as well as a patroness of Italy and of Europe.
Who was she, and why is her life so significant?
Here are 8 things to know and share...
1. Who is St. Catherine of Siena?
In 2010, Pope Benedict gave an audience in which he discussed the basic facts of her life:
Born in Siena [Italy] in 1347, into a very large family, she died in Rome in 1380.
When Catherine was 16 years old, motivated by a vision of St. Dominic, she entered the Third Order of the Dominicans, the female branch known as the Mantellate.
While living at home, she confirmed her vow of virginity made privately when she was still an adolescent and dedicated herself to prayer, penance and works of charity, especially for the benefit of the sick.
Note from her birth and death dates that she only lived to be 33 years old. Nevertheless, a lot happened during her life!
2. What happened after St. Catherine entered religious life?
Continued below.
8 Things to Know and Share About St. Catherine of Siena
She is a saint, a mystic and a doctor of the Church, as well as a patroness of Italy and of Europe.
Who was she, and why is her life so significant?
Here are 8 things to know and share...
1. Who is St. Catherine of Siena?
In 2010, Pope Benedict gave an audience in which he discussed the basic facts of her life:
Born in Siena [Italy] in 1347, into a very large family, she died in Rome in 1380.
When Catherine was 16 years old, motivated by a vision of St. Dominic, she entered the Third Order of the Dominicans, the female branch known as the Mantellate.
While living at home, she confirmed her vow of virginity made privately when she was still an adolescent and dedicated herself to prayer, penance and works of charity, especially for the benefit of the sick.
Note from her birth and death dates that she only lived to be 33 years old. Nevertheless, a lot happened during her life!
2. What happened after St. Catherine entered religious life?
Continued below.
8 Things to Know and Share About St. Catherine of Siena
