Kateri Tekakwitha
Kateri Tekakwitha, a 17th-century Mohawk woman, is celebrated as the first Indigenous saint of North America. Her life was marked by a deep faith and a commitment to serving others, making her a beloved figure among many.
- Feast day
- Apr 17
- Known as
- Lay
- Era
- early-modern
Who they were
Kateri Tekakwitha, a 17th-century Mohawk woman, is celebrated as the first Indigenous saint of North America. Her life was marked by a deep faith and a commitment to serving others, making her a beloved figure among many.
Remembered for
Kateri Tekakwitha is honored in the Church as a lay.
Apr 17
Pray with this saint
Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.
For your household
Children love her story of courage and faith.
Pray as a household
Carry your family in prayer
Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.
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