As part of today's celebrations in Rome, the Holy Father announced the names of some new Saints, among them Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a Mohawk woman who has been revered particularly among the First Nations peoples of North America.
The official text of the names published today lists CATERINA TEKAKWITHA, lay woman, born in 1656 in Ossernenon (now known as Auriesville, United States of America), and died at Sault (Canada) on April 17, 1680.
Along with six other Blesseds from various parts of the world, Kateri will be Canonized during the celebration of Mass on Sunday, October 21, 2012. If you are planning to be there, book your tickets and accommodations soon.
The official text of the names published today lists CATERINA TEKAKWITHA, lay woman, born in 1656 in Ossernenon (now known as Auriesville, United States of America), and died at Sault (Canada) on April 17, 1680.
Along with six other Blesseds from various parts of the world, Kateri will be Canonized during the celebration of Mass on Sunday, October 21, 2012. If you are planning to be there, book your tickets and accommodations soon.
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