π Life Timeline
1413
Born in 1413 AD, Bologna, Italy
1413
ERINE of BOLOGNA (St) V
1712
to writing her mystical experiences
1381
ATHERINE of SWEDEN (St) Bridg
1463
Died β March 9, 1463 AD, Bologna
1712
Canonized β 1712 by Pope Clement XI
β Biography
CATHERINE of BOLOGNA (St) V. Poor Clare. R.M. March 9 1413-1463. Born at Bologna, she was a maid of honour to Margaret dβHste. Eventually she took the veil of the Augus- tinian nuns at Ferra, who afterwards be- came Poor Clares. Catherine was ap- pointed novice-mistress and then abbess of a daughter convent of Poor Clares at Bologna. Here she spent her life praying for sinners, favoured by God with amaz- ing visions, and committing to writing her mystical experiences. Canonized in 1712. Cf. Att. β Baud. β Holw.
CATHERINE of SWEDEN (St) Bridg. R.M. March 24 1331-1381. Born in Sweden, the fourth child of St Brigid, she married Eggard Lydersson, a life-long invalid, with whom sh
π‘ Patronage
Patron of: The Ursuline order, young women, and those seeking mystical union with God.
π¬ Words of the Saint
I live in God alone.
π Key Facts
Born
1413 AD, Bologna, Italy
Died
March 9, 1463 AD, Bologna
Feast Day
Mar 9
Canonized
1712 by Pope Clement XI
π Legacy
Catherine's 'Seven Degrees of Prayer' remains a classic of mystical literature. The Ursulines she inspired educate millions of students worldwide. Her stigmata and visions made her one of the most remarkable mystics of the 15th century.