Kateri Canonization "I wouldn't be here without her" Archdiocese of Anchorage sponsors Novena of Masses celebrating Kateri's canonization Declared ‘miracle’ by Catholic Church, Jake Finkbonner takes in stride his role in Kateri’s sainthood Excitement building in Boston for the canonization Excitement building in Thunder Bay, Ontario for the canonization For church, St. Kateri canonization is recognition of long-troubled relationship with Native peoples Lily of the Mohawks to be Canonized Oct. 21 – Father Paysse quoted Love, patience led promoter of Kateri's sainthood cause for 55 years Members of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in eastern Maine celebrate the upcoming canonization of their patroness Msgr. Paul Lenz quoted in K of C magazine “We’ve been waiting for this for so long. Now that it’s here, it’s unbelievable. We’re overjoyed!” -Sister Kateri Mitchell, S.S.A., Executive Director, National Tekakwitha Conference
