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Today in Chicago History: ‘Mother’ Cabrini becomes 1st American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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Mark WilsonInteresting to read about Mother Cabrini's Chicago connection. I didn't realize she was the first American saint canonized back in 1946. Makes me wonder what specific work she did here that left such a mark.

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