The novena for St. Katharine Drexel is February 24, 2016-March 3, 2016.
Novenas are nine day prayers. As a tradition each year, the community of Our Lady of Lourdes prays the novena for St. Katharine Drexel. She is one of the patrons who provided financial resources to create the parish.
Download the novena with reflections here.
March 3 is the optional memorial for Drexel.
St. Katharine Drexel Short Novena Version Below
Ever loving God, you called Saint Katharine Drexel to share the message of the gospel and the life of the Eucharist with the poor and oppressed among the Native and African American peoples.
By her prayers and example help us to bring your own peace and justice into our neighborhoods and our world.
In particular we ask (mention your personal intentions) and the intentions of all making this Novena.
Through the intercession of Saint Katharine Drexel may we grow in the faith and love that will enable us to be united as brothers and sisters in You. Grant this through Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be