Description: (American Heiress, Philanthropist, Religious Sister, and Educator)
Katharine Drexel was an American Catholic religious sister and educator who founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1891. This religious congregation was focused on serving Black and Indigenous Americans. Drexel was known for her tireless work in promoting equality and education, providing support and opportunities to marginalized communities. In 2000, she was canonized by Pope John Paul II, becoming the second person born in what is now the United States to be declared a saint and the first U.S.-born citizen to achieve this honor.