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If you read her life and the hardships that Kateri endured, you will see the reason why so many people feel she should be canonized. I have placed a link below of a short biography of Blessed Kateri. You really need to obtain a copy of a complete biography to really understand the life of this beautiful young Indian maiden.
Update:
Kateri was canonized in October of 2012.
What else can I help you with?
What is the feast day of Kateri Tekakwitha?
The feast of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is celebrated on July 14.
When was Saint Kateri Tekakwitha born?
Kateri Tekakwitha was born in 1656 in what is today the state of New York.
Is Saint Kateri Tekakwitha a patron saint?
Saint Kateri is the patron of:ecologistsecologyenvironmentenvironmentalismenvironmentalistsexilesloss of parentspeople ridiculed for their piety
What is Saint Kateri Tekakwitha's symbol?
Her symbol is a a lily.
Is a canoe a symbol of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha?
No. It is the lily.
Was Saint Tekakwitha an American saint from the Mohawk Indian Tribe?
Kateri Tekakwitha was half Mohawk and half Algonquin. She has not yet been canonized but is known as Blessed Kateri.
Where did Saint Kateri Tekakwitha go to school?
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was not formally educated in a school setting. She learned about her faith from Jesuit missionaries and through personal reflection and prayer.
Who is the American Saint from Mohawk Indian Tribe?
Blessed Kateri TekakwithaBlessed Kateri Tekakwitha is not yet a saint. However, she is in the final stage of canonization. Her father was Mohawk and her mother Algonguin.
When was Saint Kateri born?
Kateri Tekakwitha was born in the year 1656, the actual date is not known.
Where was Saint Kateri born?
Kateri Tekakwitha was born around 1656 in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon near present-day Auriesville, New York.
Did Saint Kateri marry a priest or a monk?
Kateri Tekakwitha was a virgin and never married. Priests and monks, likewise, do not marry.
Who is the patron saint of nature?
Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Kateri Tekakwitha are the patron saints of ecology and the environment.
