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St. Catherine of Bologna, Virgin (Patroness of Artists) Feast - March 9th Born in 1413, Catherine de Vigri was the daughter of a diplomatic agent of the Marquis of Ferrara. At the age of eleven, she was appointed maid of honor to the daughter of the Marquis and shared her training and education. When the daughter eventually married, she wanted Catherine to remain in her service, but Catherine left the court and became a Franciscan Tertiary at ... Continue Reading

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  1. Emily Boyd
    4 years ago

    I loved this article. I am 14, and going through the Confirmation process, so I am picking a saint. Everything about St. Catherine of Bologna seems perfect. She is the Patron Saint of Artists, and I am a dancer, and her life was so beautiful.

  2. Emily Olson
    4 years ago

    I loved this article, it made me think how the little things you do daily, can help you get closer to God. I'm 13, and I'm getting ready to be Confirmed, and I have decided to have Catherine as my Confirmation name


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