St. Maria Katharina Kasper
German foundress (1820-1898), of Dernbach in the Westerwald; founded the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ (1851) for the care of the rural poor and education. Canonized 2018 by Francis.
Life & Times
Born: 1820 · Died: 1898 · From: Germany.
Patronage
St. Maria Katharina Kasper is invoked as the patron of poor people, rural communities, religious sisters. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Maria Katharina Kasper, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.