Blessed Kateri-Mya WR35

Born in a Mohawk Village

Jan 1, 1656

Exact date unkown Her mother was a Catholic Algonquin, captured by the mohawks. Her father was a Mohawk Chieftain.

Smallpox and Adoption

Mar 31, 1660

Exact date unkown Her brother, mother, and father died of the disease, which left her scarred and nearly blind. Her Uncle and Aunt took her in, both of whom were extremely against Catholicism.

Moved and was Informed of Christ

Jan 1, 1666

Exact date unknown Her village moved to Caughnawaga, where Catholic missionaries informed her of Christianity and catholicism.

Baptized

Jan 1, 1674

Exact date unknown She was baptized, which her uncle allowed as long as she remained in the village. After, she refused to marry since nobody could overtake God in her heart.

Catholicism

Jan 1, 1675

Exact date unknown She converted to Catholicism and pledged to marry only Jesus Christ.

Fled

Mar 31, 1676

Exact date unkown Kateri fled to a Christian Mohawk village in Quebec after years of threats due to her beliefs.

First Communion

Dec 25, 1677

She received her First Communion on Christmas day in her new village.

Vow

Mar 31, 1679

Exact date unkown She made a vow of perpetual virginity due to her Catholic beleifs.

Died of Tuberculosis

Apr 17, 1680

She was sickly all throughout her life, and her extremely devout habits deteriorated her health. She would burn herself, fast, and sleep on thorns in the name of her beliefs. Her final words were "Jesus, I love you" (in her own language).

Declared Venerable

Jan 3, 1943

She was declared by Pope Pius XII.

Beatified

Mar 31, 1980

She was beatified by Pope John Paul II.

Cannonization

Oct 21, 2012

She was cannonized by Pope Benedict the 16th