All merciful Father, your Holy Spirit, breathing in the heart of your servant, Venerable Catherine, made her alive with love for the poor, thus revealing in her life the ever-present, self-giving Christ. Grant through her intercession, those favors which will confirm her holiness with the honors of the altar, in particular we request through the intercession of Venerable Catherine (indicate your prayer request) so that through her life, ours might be forever brightened by that Light which is Jesus Christ, Your Son our Lord. Amen.
Any person receiving a miracle or favor through the intercession of Venerable Catherine is asked to contact Sister Yvonne Mary Loucks, R.S.M., Piazza della Citta Leonina 1, 00193 Roma, Italia.
Art of Sister McAuley ©2005 Frederick H. Carlson all rights reserved Art originally commissioned for the 7 November 2005 issue of AMERICA magazine.
Repro rights for usage of this image in cards and print pieces related to the beatification efforts on behalf of Sister McAuley were donated by the artist January 2006 to the Sisters of Mercy for their use in their canonization campaign only.
Any unauthorized usage is prohibited by other parties. Please inquire of the artist for additional usage.
Frederick H. Carlson is a 1977 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and he has been a free-lance illustrator since 1980 working out of his home studio near Pittsburgh, PA. His work has been seen on over 350 CD covers as well as in annual reports, newspaper op-ed pieces, personal gallery shows, children's books, and other editorial and corporate uses. His clients include Yankee Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, National Review, AMERICA, Shanachie Recordings, and dozens of others. He has served as National President of the Graphic Artists Guild (National) and was a 4-term President of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. He is active as a member of Saint Alban's Episcopal Church, Murrysville, PA, in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, serving as treasurer, adult ed chair, youth group leader, lay preacher, lay catechist, vestry member, and church musician.