Catherine of Racconigi
BlessedSeptember 4 · 1487–1574
Catherine of Racconigi (1487, Racconigi — 1574, Caramagna Piemonte) — Blessed, Christian nun. Feast day: 4 September.
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Catherine of Racconigi was a 16th-century Italian mystic and member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic. Born into a poor family in the Piedmont region, she experienced numerous spiritual visions from a young age, including encounters with Jesus and various saints. Despite facing opposition from her family regarding her religious vocation, she lived as a tertiary. She is remembered for her intense mystical experiences, which included receiving the stigmata, and for her dedication to praying for the salvation of soldiers.

