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These are the 4 Women Doctors of the Church

From left to right: Generated images (ChatGPT) of Sts. Catherine, Thérèse, and Hildegard inspired by François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila” (detail, far right), 1827 (photo: Public Domain)
From left to right: Generated images (ChatGPT) of Sts. Catherine, Thérèse, and Hildegard inspired by François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila” (detail, far right), 1827 (photo: Public Domain)

Their lives continue to inspire:

The Four Women Doctors of the Church

For centuries, theology was shaped by many voices—most of them male.

And yet the Church recognized four women whose teaching is so profound they have been named Doctors of the Church: Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Ávila, and Thérèse of Lisieux.

Explore the stories of these women who have illuminated the Church with wisdom.

Thank you for your continued support, and always remember: God has a plan for each of us, and He makes no mistakes.

Andreas Thonhauser

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