Do you know which saint sailed to America with only $40 in their pocket? Or who was the first American citizen to be canonized?
Since 1946, 11 Americans have been canonized as saints. Among them are missionaries, philanthropists, educators, and more. Many were plagued by hardship, poor health, or opposition – but whatever their vocations, each one glorified God in their unique calling.
This year, as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we invite you to test your knowledge about the rich heritage of American saints – take the quiz!
Sources:
“Address of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II,” The Vatican.
Biography of Kateri Tekakwitha, The Vatican.
Biography of Katharine Drexel, The Vatican.
Biography of Marianne Cope, The Vatican.
Biography of Théodore Guérin, The Vatican.
Butler’s Lives of the Saints, ed. Bernard Bangley.
Pope Francis’s Address to the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Vatican
“Address of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II,” The Vatican.
“Saint Junípero Serra,” USCCB.
“The Cause of Junípero Serra,” Dr. Geraldine Rohling.
The Way of Saints, Tom Cowan