St. Catherine Laboure was born on May 2, 1806. At an early age she entered the community of the Daughters of Charity, located in Paris, France. During her time at this community, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure three times throughout the year 1830.
On November 27, Mary showed St. Catherine the medal of the Immaculate Conception, now universally known as the "Miraculous Medal." She told St. Catherine to have one made and to spread devotion to this medal. At that time, only her spiritual director, Father Aladel, knew of the apparitions. Forty-five years later, St. Catherine spoke fully of the apparitions to one of her superiors. She died on December 31, 1876, and was canonized on July 27, 1947. Her feast day is November 28.
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On November 27, Mary showed St. Catherine the medal of the Immaculate Conception, now universally known as the "Miraculous Medal." She told St. Catherine to have one made and to spread devotion to this medal. At that time, only her spiritual director, Father Aladel, knew of the apparitions. Forty-five years later, St. Catherine spoke fully of the apparitions to one of her superiors. She died on December 31, 1876, and was canonized on July 27, 1947. Her feast day is November 28.
Learn more about Saint Catherine Laboure at: http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/kids/saints/1128.asp or http://www.amm.org/aboutamm/story%20of%20st%20catherine.aspx