St. Catherine of Siena Church is located at 845 W. Main St. in West Dundee. St. Mary Church is located at Matteson Street and Galligan Road in Gilberts.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is located at 845 W. Main St. in West Dundee. St. Mary Church is located at Matteson Street and Galligan Road in Gilberts.

St. Catherine of Siena was a third-order Dominican, peacemaker and advisor to the Pope. She singlehandedly ended the Avignon exile of the successor of St. Peter in the 14th Century.

Photo by Jordan Arnold, courtesy of Unsplash. A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Find today’s readings here.