Saint Catherine of Siena

By ACD, CJL, and EKB

Introduction

Born on March 25, 1347 in Siena, Italy Died in 1380 in the city Rome.

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Early Visions

Received first religious vision at age of 6, the first of many throughout the course of her life.

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Life As A Tertiary

Her life as a tertiary was a series of episodes in which she starved and physically punished herself.

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Religious Achievements

Range from canonization to receiving the stigmata to reuniting the Papacy.

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Other Achievements

Her other achievements range from over 400 letters and a book entitled “Dialogues” to her work with the sick and poor.

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Challenges

Throughout her life, Catherine faced many challenges, ranging from the trivial to the severe.

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