Patronage
Patron Saint of Native Americans
The Catholic Church venerates St. Kateri Tekakwitha as the patron saint of Native Americans. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Feast: July 14“She is recognized as the first Native American saint, honored for her conversion and deep faith despite facing considerable persecution.”
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