Nun

Saint Catherine of Bologna

Saint Catherine, a Poor Clare nun, was a mystic and artist whose writings and paintings inspired many.

Patron saint of Artists, Liberal arts
Feast
March 9
Era
15th Century
Place
Bologna
Saint Catherine of Bologna portrait

At a Glance

Saint Catherine of Bologna

Feast Day
March 9
Era
15th Century
Primary Place
Bologna
Vocation
Nun
Patronage
Artists, Liberal arts

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Overview

Saint Catherine of Bologna

Saint Catherine, a Poor Clare nun, was a mystic and artist whose writings and paintings inspired many.

Feast day: March 9

Patronage

Artists, Liberal arts

Connected Places

  • Bologna, Italy: Corpus Domini Monastery
  • Ferrara, Italy: Her birthplace

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