Katharine Drexel is a well respected saint. She is known for her dedicated life of service to American Indians and African Americans. Because of her service she is the patron saint of racial justice and philanthropy. St. Drexel was canonized on October 1, 2000. Her feast day is March 3rd. Saint Katharine Drexel lived an ideal life of the Feminine Genius. She lived her life in the best way to serve God.
Katharine Drexel was born on November 28, 1858 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She is the only saint that has been canonized that has also been born in the United States. Her family was extremely wealthy and because of that they were able to distribute food and clothes to the poor twice a week. Katharine's 2 sisters, father, and stepmother lived as strong catholics who believed that wealth is meant to be shared with those in need.
In 1884 Katharine and her family moved to the western states. On her trip she witnessed the poverty and hardship that people were living in. Katharine was astounded by what she saw and immediately started thinking of ways to help those …show more content…
Though helping others and opening her heart to the less fortunate, Katharine Drexel portrayed the ideal Feminine Genius. Because women tend to be more loving and helpful than men, it is easy to see how Katharine has traits of a Feminine Genius. Saint Katharine Drexel resembles the Feminine Genius because she changed the life of many with very little help. She conquered obstacles without any setbacks, which for a women in the 1800’s is extremely unlikely. Because women use their sensitivity differently than men, Katharine helped African Americans as they were being discriminated by the rest of society. She built a catholic school and church for them. Although this didn't stop the racial discriminations that was going on, it helped the African Americans feel a little more safe and cared
Katharine Drexel was born on November 28, 1858 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She is the only saint that has been canonized that has also been born in the United States. Her family was extremely wealthy and because of that they were able to distribute food and clothes to the poor twice a week. Katharine's 2 sisters, father, and stepmother lived as strong catholics who believed that wealth is meant to be shared with those in need.
In 1884 Katharine and her family moved to the western states. On her trip she witnessed the poverty and hardship that people were living in. Katharine was astounded by what she saw and immediately started thinking of ways to help those …show more content…
Though helping others and opening her heart to the less fortunate, Katharine Drexel portrayed the ideal Feminine Genius. Because women tend to be more loving and helpful than men, it is easy to see how Katharine has traits of a Feminine Genius. Saint Katharine Drexel resembles the Feminine Genius because she changed the life of many with very little help. She conquered obstacles without any setbacks, which for a women in the 1800’s is extremely unlikely. Because women use their sensitivity differently than men, Katharine helped African Americans as they were being discriminated by the rest of society. She built a catholic school and church for them. Although this didn't stop the racial discriminations that was going on, it helped the African Americans feel a little more safe and cared