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The Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

By Schneids97
  • Birth of Kateri

    Birth of Kateri

    Kateri was born near the town of Auriesville, New York, in the year 1656, the daughter of a Mohawk warrior.
  • !n 1660 Kateri's mother dide of small pox.

    !n 1660 Kateri's mother dide of small pox.

    The disease also attacked Kateri and transfigured her face. She was adopted by her two aunts and an uncle.
  • 1676 Kateri was baptised

    1676 Kateri was baptised

    She was baptized at the age of twenty and incurred the great hostility of her tribe. Although she had to suffer greatly for her Faith, she remained firm in it.
  • Kateri died in 1680

    Kateri died in 1680

    Kateri died on April 17, 1680. She devoted her life to Jesus Christ and helping the sick. She is responsible for setting up Native ministries across the United States and Canada.
  • 1943 Kateri is declared venerable by the Catholic Church

    1943 Kateri is declared venerable by the Catholic Church

  • 1980 Beatified

    1980 Beatified

    In 1980 Kateri was beatified by Pope John Paul II.
  • Canonized 2012

    Canonized 2012

    Kateri was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 10, 2012.