2. Saint Katherine was taught from
an early age to use her wealth for
the benefit of others.
Birth Name: Catherine Marie
Saint Katherine nursed her
Birth Date: November 26, 1858
mother through a three year
illness before setting out on her
Death date: March 3rd , 1955
own.
3. Saint Katherine
Drexel was
canonized for
spending her life
and her personal
fortune in the aid of
Native Americans
and African
Americans in the
United States.
4. Saint Katherine was a
nun.
Her feast day is
March 3.
5. Prayer to Saint Katherine Drexel
Ours is the Spirit of the Eucharist
the total gift of self"
Ever-loving God, you called
Saint Katherine Drexel to
teach the message of the Gospel
and to bring the life of the
Eucharist of the African American
and Native American peoples.
by her prayers and example,
enable us to work for justice
among the poor and the oppressed,
and keep us undivided in love in
the Eucharistic community of
your Church.
Grant this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever.
Amen
