St. Katharine was a Philadelphia heiress who devoted her fortune and religious life to advancing racial justice and expanding educational opportunities for Native and African Americans. She founded the Sisters of the Blessed
Sacrament, established an extensive network of missions and schools—including Xavier University of Louisiana—and became the second native-born American canonized as a Catholic saint. With questions, please email Dr. Cecilia Moore cmoore1@udayton.edu.
Sacrament, established an extensive network of missions and schools—including Xavier University of Louisiana—and became the second native-born American canonized as a Catholic saint. With questions, please email Dr. Cecilia Moore cmoore1@udayton.edu.