Catherine & Teresa: doctors of the church. (Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint Catherine of Siena)

From: Commonweal | Date: November 17, 1995| Author: Egan, Keith J. | Copyright information

Pope Paul VI took the unprecedented step of conferring the title 'doctor of the church' on a woman when he named Saint Teresa of Avila a doctor on Sep 27, 1970. Saint Catherine of Siena was given the title shortly thereafter. The 25th anniversary of the event is worthy of celebration in the Church.

Twenty-five years ago, Paul VI broke precedent by declaring Catherine of Siena (1347-80) and Teresa of Avila (1515-82) "doctors" of the church. They are the only women so honored.

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