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The 25th child of a wool dyer in northern Italy, St. Catherine started having mystical experiences when she was only 6, seeing guardian angels as clearly as the people they protected. She became a Dominican tertiary when she was 16, and continued to have visions of Christ, Mary, and the saints. St. Catherine was one of the most brilliant theological minds of her day, although she never had any formal education. She persuaded the Pope to go back ... Continue Reading

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  1. Tony Ranzetta
    4 years ago

    St Catherine of Siena was declared one of the Patron Saints of Europe (by JP2), together with St Bridget, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) and St Benedict

  2. HOLLY
    4 years ago

    thissss is such a good website i loved her since i was little and i still do i am receiving conformation and she is my saint this is such a good website to get pictures from and info i LOVE IT

  3. lol
    4 years ago

    Love her because i go to saint catherine parish.

  4. Niwagaba Gerever
    4 years ago

    I was moved by her simplicity and holiness. I am expecting a baby girl. if she is born safely, I will name her Catherine. St. Catherine Pray for us.

  5. lorna
    4 years ago

    I salute her greatness! Wish I could be like her...

  6. Ron
    4 years ago

    I love this saint! since i was little i always had a great respect for her.she's my special patron saint!

  7. May jean
    4 years ago

    Where is the picture when she died?

  8. sarah
    4 years ago

    Same here! :]

  9. Aoife
    4 years ago

    Great site! It is helpful if you want to pick a saints name for your confirmation. I just picked Catherine!!

  10. yourthunder25
    4 years ago

    I love this site.....

  11. Nanners
    4 years ago

    This website gives so much information it receives 5 stars from me!

  12. donna nagel
    4 years ago

    i love st Catherine she has inspired me to live life like she did.
    god bless

  13. Shelbey
    4 years ago

    i love this website. sooooooooo much information

  14. paige
    4 years ago

    did she have any brothers or sisters???
    did she have a mother or father in her life????
    how did she die??????
    how did she become a saint?????
    was she the 25th child born?????

  15. mikayla
    4 years ago

    uhmm my teacher said she was one of the 4 of something and i dont remember what she was one of the 4 of. do you know?

  16. Eileen
    4 years ago

    what is she the patron saint of?

  17. M.R.
    4 years ago

    how did she die?

  18. ellen
    4 years ago

    this dosent have lots of info\

  19. Sonia
    4 years ago

    i thought she got her head cut off?

  20. claire
    4 years ago

    I don't hate this site, but I don't love it. I can't find any feast days!


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