You need to be specific as America includes North, Central and South America. If you are referring to the United States of America, the second saint to be canonized that was born in this country was Katharine Drexel.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Rose of Lima was the first saint born in the Americas - Lima, Peru, South America. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first saint born in the United States to be canonized.
No, Saint Jude was born a Jew.
Yes, he was born a Catholic and died a Catholic.
Yes, Clare was born a Catholic and died a Catholic.
Saint Katherine Drexel was canonized by the Catholic Church on October 1, 2000 becoming the second American born saint canonized by the Catholic Church. She devoted her life to the betterment of black and native Americans.
Andre was born a Catholic. He did not 'join' the Church.
Yes, he was born into a Catholic family. Calpornius, his father, was a deacon, his grandfather Potitus, a priest.
Yes, she was the first saint to be canonized who was born in the Americas - Peru.
saint francis of assisi became a saint for his kindness and good deeds he has done to others.
Saint Dara was Irish born - 6th Century recluse. Male. Check Catholic Saints Calander for complete biography.
Saint Patrick was born into a Roman family and became a Christian later in life. He was not a Catholic in the modern sense as the Catholic Church as we know it today did not exist during his lifetime in the 5th century. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is now considered a patron saint of the country.