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Blessed Caterina Della Colonna

Also known as: Catherine of Column

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

17 June (Franciscans)

Died

C.1575 of natural causes; Sister Maria di Sant’Antonio, one of the novices under direction of Blessed Caterina, had a vision of her teacher’s soul ascending to heaven in the form of a white dove

Biography

Blessed Caterina Della Colonna, also known as Catherine of Column, was a devout Poor Clare nun who lived during the 16th century. She was a highly respected member of the Santa Chiara of Belalcázar convent in Cordoba, Spain, where she served as the novice mistress for many years, guiding and instructing young women who wished to dedicate their lives to God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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