Saint of the Day for April 17
Saint of the Day
Kateri Tekakwitha
17th‑century Mohawk Catholic saint, first Indigenous saint of North America (1656-1680)
Kateri Tekakwitha was a Mohawk woman who converted to Catholicism. Committing to live as a virgin, she became known for her devotion to Jesus Christ, diligent work ethic, and dedicated prayers for her fellow Native people. She was canonized in 2012, becoming the first Native American saint. She is known as "the Lily of the Mohawks", "the Protectress of Canada", and "the Genevieve of New France".
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Shemon Bar SabbaePatriarch of the Church of the East
- Acacius of Melitenebishop of Melitene ca. 430-438
- Macarius of CorinthEastern Orthodox mystic
- Donnán of EiggGaelic priest
- Landry of SoigniesChristian saint
- Usthazades
- Innocentius of Tortonalate antique bishop of Tortona
Bible Verse of the Day
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
On April 17 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.