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Today we keep the feast of St Catherine of Siena. She was born in Siena, Tuscany in 1347, and the twenty-fifth child of a wool dyer.
Catherine Benincasa received the habit of the third order of St Dominic at the age of 16, continuing to live at home. Her sanctity attracted a number of followers who became known as the Caterinati, of who she was a sort of leader. She became known for her work among the poor of Siena and the successful conversion of hardened sinners.
At heart she had a special care for the unity and welfare of the Church. She was instrumental in persuading Pope Gregory IX to abandon Avignon where the papacy was in exile and return to Rome. She tried to heal the great schism of the West, rallying all Italy around Pope Urban VI. She left over 500 letters and a Dialogue, which is one of the most remarkable mystical works of all time.
She was canonised in 1461 and declared doctor of the Church in 1970 and she is co-patroness of Europe.
Catherine Benincasa received the habit of the third order of St Dominic at the age of 16, continuing to live at home. Her sanctity attracted a number of followers who became known as the Caterinati, of who she was a sort of leader. She became known for her work among the poor of Siena and the successful conversion of hardened sinners.
At heart she had a special care for the unity and welfare of the Church. She was instrumental in persuading Pope Gregory IX to abandon Avignon where the papacy was in exile and return to Rome. She tried to heal the great schism of the West, rallying all Italy around Pope Urban VI. She left over 500 letters and a Dialogue, which is one of the most remarkable mystical works of all time.
She was canonised in 1461 and declared doctor of the Church in 1970 and she is co-patroness of Europe.
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Open for Veneration of The Holy Hand and Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament
The Holy Hand of St Edmund Arrowsmith is now available for public veneration each weekday from 10.00am to 12.00pm midday, during which time we have adoration of The Blessed Sacrament, followed by Benediction and The Angelus at 12noon. Private blessings on request
