Saint Catherine of Palma
Also known as: Catherine Tomas; Catherine Thomas; Catalina…; Caterina…; Katarina Tomás av Palma; Caterina Tomàs i Gallard
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 5
Born
May 1, 1533
Died
April 5, 1574
Canonized
22 June 1930 by Pope Pius XI
Beatified
12 August 1792 by Pope Pius VI
Biography
Saint Catherine of Palma, also known as Catherine Tomas or Catalina, was born on May 1, 1533, in Valldemossa, Mallorca, Spain. She had a difficult and unhappy childhood, orphaned and raised by her paternal uncle who provided her with limited care and support. Despite her circumstances, Catherine felt a divine calling to the religious life at the tender age of 15....