Saint Katharine Drexel was an extraordinary woman who devoted her life to serving the poor and marginalized communities in the United States. Born into a wealthy family in 1858, she used her resources to create change and help those in need. Her parents instilled in her and her sisters that wealth was simply loaned to them and that it should be shared with others. In 1887. she founded St. Catherine Indian School in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
St Katharine Drexel later went on to found the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a religious order dedicated to serving African American and Native American communities. She was instrumental in establishing over 60 schools and missions, including the first Catholic university for African Americans, Xavier University in New Orleans. She spent her entire life serving others and advocating for social justice. In 2000, she was canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II, recognizing her remarkable contributions to society.
Saint Katharine Drexel's selflessness and dedication to serving others serve as an inspiration to us all. Her legacy is a reminder that we can all make a difference in the world, no matter how big or small our actions may seem. Let us all strive to follow in her footsteps and work towards creating a more just and compassionate world.
Feast Day: March 3
Born: November 26, 1858
Died: March 3, 1955 (aged 96)
Beatified by Pope John Paul II on November 20, 1980.
Canonized on October 1, 2000 by Pope John Paul II
Patronage: Philanthropy, racial justice
