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St. Catherine of Siena was a Dominican tertiary and mystic who gained a wide reputation for her holiness and her severe asceticism. Catherine’s writings include about 380 letters, 26 prayers, and the 4 treatises of her famous work, The Dialogue. She is the patron saint of Italy.
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Saint Catherine (born April 23, 1522, Florence—died Feb. 2,...
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St. Catherine of Siena was born during the outbreak of the plague in Siena, Italy on March 25, 1347. She was the 25th child born to her mother, although half of her brothers and sisters did not survive childhood. Catherine herself was a twin, but her sister did not survive infancy. Her mother was ...
Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa, TOSD (25 March 1347 – 29 April 1380), known as Catherine of Siena (Italian: Caterina da Siena), was an Italian Catholic mystic and pious laywoman who engaged in papal and Italian politics through extensive letter-writing and advocacy.
Saint Catherine of Siena, whose feast we celebrate on April 29, is a super saint. Not only was she a stigmatist, theologian, philosopher, mystic, and helper to the poor and suffering, but she was also a highly esteemed political ambassador utilized by popes!
Apr 29, 2024 · Saint Catherine of Siena was a Third Order Dominican known for her contemplation and prayer—as well as her involvement in Church and civil affairs. During the time when there were two and three popes each claiming the papacy, Saint Catherine sided with Pope Urban VI.
Dec 8, 2019 · Known For: Patron saint of Italy (with Francis of Assisi); credited with persuading the Pope to return the papacy from Avignon to Rome; one of two women named Doctors of the Church in 1970. Also Known As: Caterina di Giacomo di Benincasa. Born: March 25, 1347 in Siena, Italy. Parents: Giacomo di Benincasa and Lapa Piagenti.
Apr 14, 2024 · In recognition of her contributions to Catholicism, Saint Catherine of Siena was canonized by Pope Pius II in 1461. She was later declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Paul VI in 1970, one of only four women to receive this honor.
