Saint Katharine Drexel Church in Chester, PA is a Roman Catholic parish that was established in 1993 through the consolidation of six local parishes. It was later renamed Saint Katharine Drexel Parish in honor of its patron saint, who was canonized in 2000. The parish is dedicated to evangelization and service, embracing the diversity of its cultures and traditions while following the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The parish is named after Mother Katharine Drexel, a Philadelphia native who used her inheritance to found the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and establish schools for Native and African Americans. She was beatified in 1988 and canonized in 2000. Saint Katharine Drexel Church is committed to proclaiming God's word, nourishing its Christian community, and serving the needs of the local community, guided by the intercession of Mary, Saint Katharine Drexel, and all the Saints.
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