Think Again: Female Catholic Saints

During "Women's History Month" and "Holy Week" we explore with Jack Turney - the story of the female Christian and Catholic Saints. From the martyred North African saints, St's. Felicity and Perpetua, to St. Joan of Arc, to early American female Saints like St. Frances Cabrini, St. Elizabeth Ann Sexton, St. Katharine Drexel, and modern-day saints like Mother Theresa of Calcutta, the conversation addresses questions of the roles of women, martyrs, and saints in the Catholic Church.  We touch on the requirements and the process for achieving sainthood; who's a saint and why. We talk about those who were martyred, those who were of astounding selfless service to others, the women saints who were "Doctors of The Church" and more. Naturally the conversation also peeks into the gender-fixed roles in the Catholic Church. A rich and fascinating study.

For More Information

Below are links to sites that offer extensive information on a few of the female Saints.
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Female Catholic Saints

Black American Catholic Saints

Sts.Perpetua and Felicity (Christian Martyrs)

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

St. Frances Cabrini

Movie "Cabrini"

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

St. Katharine Drexel
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