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St. Catherine of Siena
Doctor of the Church
Feast Day: April 29❖
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Ask intercession — light a candleLife & Legacy
St. Catherine of Siena was a Dominican tertiary and one of the most influential women of 14th-century Italy. Despite being illiterate, she dictated hundreds of letters and her mystical work 'The Dialogue.' She was known for her diplomatic efforts to restore the papacy to Rome and end the Western Schism. Her life was marked by intense mystical experiences and tireless service to the poor and sick.
Birth
March 25, 1347
Death
April 29, 1380
Birthplace
Siena, Italy
Canonization
June 29, 1461
Patron Of
ItalyEuropeNursesFire Prevention
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Notable Quotes
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.”
“Start being brave about everything.”
Notable Miracles
- Stigmata (Invisible)
- Miraculous Feeding of the Poor
- Healing of the Sick during Plague
Associated Prayers
- Prayer for Wisdom
- Prayer for Church Unity
- Prayer for Courage
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