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St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Summer Opportunity; Young men reaffirm faith and friendship in Church-sponsored building project

By Martin Barillas Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mar 22, 2025 / 07:00 am A New Mexico diocese is offering a unique opportunity for young men to affirm their faith and literally build up the Church in the American Southwest. Until March 31, the Diocese of Gallup is accepting applications for the 2025 …
Walking in the footsteps of St. Kateri Tekakwitha at historic shrine

By Isabel Barry Chicago, Ill., Jul 13, 2023 / 12:00 pm Shrines to various saints can be found in every part of the world, including every state in the U.S. Each one is dedicated to faith and prayer, but one shrine in the northeastern United States also has a distinct mission …
July 14: St. Kateri Tekakwitha

On July 14, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. Known as the “Lily of the Mohawks,” Kateri lived a life of holiness and virtue, despite obstacles and opposition within her tribe. Kateri was born in Auriesville, New York, in …