Canonization of Kateri Tekawitha

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, who will be canonized in October, was born in Auriesville, NY, the site of the North American Martyrs Shrine.Canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha.

Born in Ossernenon village (Auriesville), she moved to a village in Fonda, NY, after the death of her parents and brother from the smallpox epidemic. There she nourished the simple faith that she had received from her Christian mother before the age of four, when she was orphaned. At the age of 20, she requested baptism from Jesuit missionaries, and later fled the persecution of her village, travelling to Canada to a Christian settlement. There she grew in her love of God and developed a special love for the Eucharist. The “Lily of the Mohawks” died at the young age of 24, and will be the first Native American to be canonized.

Women of Faith for Justice invites all women of all faiths to:

Ethnic potluck luncheon and entertainment by “Harmony, Hope and Healing”

co-sponsored by Diocese of Joliet, Office for Human Dignity

Reservations due by May 1st: Sr. Frances McCarron, IBVM or Pam Leddy (Space limited)

Loretto Convent 113 Essington Rd. #104

1600 Somerset Lane Joliet, IL 60435

Wheaton, IL 60189

email: pamleddy@sbcglobal.net

Email: ibvmfm@aol.com Phone: (815) 744‐2443

Phone: (630) 427‐1131

Participants are asked to bring their favorite ethnic dish (including serving utensil) for the luncheon.

If desired, bring an ethnic artifact for display. Ethnic dress encouraged.

Opening our Eyes to Ethnic Diversity and Racial Justice:

Women Coming Together to Pray, to Learn, to Share, to Taste, to Act