Photo credit: Rebecca Zenefski Slater ’10
On Monday, Nov. 23, the St. Catherine University community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends will gather for the Feast of Saint Catherine in celebration of the University’s namesake, Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Saint Catherine, the patron saint of students, philosophers, and scholars in the Catholic tradition, is a composite of several historical women from Alexandria who defied Roman authority and were punished for their faith. The feast celebrates her strength and that of the women she represents, and offers an occasion to reflect on the illuminating power of knowledge and wisdom.
The Feast of Saint Catherine celebration features a reception with refreshments followed by a prayer service, rooted in the Christian tradition and open to all. The tradition also marks the beginning of the holiday season at St. Kate’s, when holiday lights all around campus provide a warm and cheerful glow during the darkest time of year.
Feast of Saint Catherine
Monday, Nov. 23
Reception: 4–5:30 p.m. (Coeur de Catherine, 2nd-floor atrium)
Prayer Service: 5:30–6:15 p.m. (Our Lady of Victory Chapel)