Canonized in 1461, she is revered as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church due to her extensive theological authorship. She is also considered to have influenced Italian literature. Born and raised in …

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 …

Apr 29, 2025 · A woman consumed with love and fidelity for the Church, dedicating her life and energy to the Pope, bishops, priests, the consecrated and laity, Saint Catherine of Siena was proclaimed …

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 …

St. Catherine wrote to pope Gregory XI., at Rome, strongly exhorting him to contribute by all means possible to the general peace of Italy. His holiness commissioned her to go to Florence, still divided …

3 days ago · St. Catherine was a third-order Dominican, peacemaker and counselor to the Pope. She singlehandedly ended the Avignon exile of the successors of Peter in the 14th century.

5 days ago · 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 …

Learn about Saint Catherine of Siena: her miraculous life, feast day, legacy, and saintly wisdom that enriched the Catholic tradition.

Saint Catherine of Siena is one of the most honored saints in the Church. She has been proclaimed Patroness of Italy, Co-Patroness of Europe, and Doctor of the Church.

Apr 29, 2025 · St. Catherine was the 25th child of a wool dyer in Siena, Italy. From a young age, she experienced extraordinary mystical visions, including an early encounter with Christ who invited her …