st. Catherine Benincasa

Fiery Mystic of Siena (1347 – 1380)

Patronage Eating Disorders & Italy

Feast Day April 29

Fun Fact

Catherine is a Doctor of the Church. She convinced Pope Gregory XI to return from Avignon, France to Rome, Italy. She continued advising the pope and his successor, convincing cardinals of the legitimacy of the Roman Papacy.

Prayer

Saint Catherine, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may live as my truest, most real self with a fiery passion. That I may never stray from staying true to myself and our Lord.
Amen.