7 Women Who Changed the Catholic Church 

My favorite one is Edith Stein! A staunch atheist, she was one lf the first women to enroll in university in the history if Germany (specifically philosophy), and after discovering Christ she became a Carmelite nun, writing very beautiful texts on catholic theology I highly recommend. Sadly, she was thrown into a nazi concentration camp for being jewish. Witnesses describe her as being very calm and saint like during the encarceration up until her death - which contrasted with the other inmates but gave them peace as she was willing to help and guide them through such horrible events up until her death. She is now one of the saints of Europe and one of the doctors of the Church. I encourage everyone to read her biography and writings, theyre endlessly inspiring. Edith Stein, ora pro nobis ❤️‍🔥

0:28 Claire of Assisi 1:33 Catherine of Siena 2:37 Therese of Lisieux 3:45 Katharine Drexel 4:39 Dorothy Day 6:25 Flannery O'Connor 7:32 Thea Bowman

I was really hoping you would mention Hildegard von Bingen! It takes one kind of bravery to fight on a battlefield or to say something to _someone_ that they might not like. Literally calling out a majority of the upper clergy for their corruption because God told you to is a very different, underappreciated form of bravery. It wasn't an attempt to discredit the church or just lash out like a lot of people now that are just angry. On the contrary, she tried to warn Catholic leaders of her time about the scandal they were committing. She didn't even want to be as harsh as she was asked to be. But she said what she had to in an attempt to rectify some very, very wrong things that were happening. Also, that was really interesting about Flannery O'Conner! I want to check out her writings now. As someone that is currently trying to write something similar (albeit via high fantasy and with less humor as that is not currently a strongpoint of mine) I would really like to see how she balances everything.

Thank you for including Dorothy Day. She would have hated the inclusion, but I love it.

And what about Teresa of Avila? She certainly had a big impact in her time and still helps us go deeper in our spiritual life today. Not a complaint. All the women chosen were great and I think they made your point.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God! That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

My Patron Saint is Elizabeth of the Trinity, a near contemporary of St. Therese. She channeled her temper as a child into getting a vocation in the nearby Carmelite convent, no matter what. Her mom tried to talk her out of it and she had suitors, but she was determined. She wrote works, most notably a prayer "Holy Trinity Whom I Adore". She died at the age of 26 to Addison's Disease.

You should've included St. Bernadette of Lourdes. Her apparition is what converted me and it is why she is my patron saint.

My favorite is Dorothy Day! Love her loads, her audacity, passion and radicalism as a woman of faith within the socio-political system.

Hildegard of Bingen might as well be on the list, which is quite exciting! Thank you for the video.

Please don't be discouraged by recent events, Fr Casey!

What a wonderful topic to make a video about. Thank you Fr. Casey.

Thank you Father.. FOR THIS INSPIRING VIDEO.❤ FROM A Catholic WOMAN OF Matrineal society Of India

Thank you so much for talking about sister Thea Bowman. I grew up in Louisiana but I had never heard of her. After watching your video looking for some inspiration, I watched her speech on RU-vid like you suggested. And I was moved to tears. There's also a wonderful documentary about her on RU-vid. Which also made me cry. What a beautiful soul!

Perfect for the international women's day ❤️

Saint Theresa of Child Jesus once said, " I have no desire to seek out beautiful formal prayers. I don't know which one to choose,and therefore I do what children do who haven't yet learned how to read. I just tell God what's on my mind and He understands me. Sangyen 852 🙏🏻

such a great video to start out Women’s History Month! 💗🌸

Thank you for this video! I can’t wait to look up each individual to learn more.

Thank you, as ever, Father Casey, hope your Lent is going well!😊

Great Video! Shared on Socials thanks Father Casey

Look up the lives of St. Teresa of Avila, St. (Mother) Teresa of Kolkotta, St. Bakhita.

Conrats!! First video I had to rewind and see twice!! Good one!

Bless you Father for speaking the truth. The Church now wants women to ponder everything in their hearts just like Blessed Mother Mary. We need to be encouraged to speak.

Thank you for sharing this!

St Teresa of Avila is a great miss. She is levels above many mentioned in the list.

WOW!! Just WOW!! I particularly love the last few words. 🙏🙏

Thank you for making this video! I really needed to hear it today!

I just want to say. I really hope you continue to make videos. You do a really good job with educationing your followers going in depth on the Catholic church and the saints. Your videos always helps provide a sense of comfort

Wonderful video Father.

Loved it..awesome as always..🙏👍🏻

Dude I found your channel from your long form videos, and I already love your shorts 😭❤️❤️ Keep posting!!

Beautiful. Thank you, Father!

Love this. Thank you.

Thanks for this vid. Learned a lot!

Thank you father for your presentation, did you hear about st.Tresa de Avella

We need a second part

amazing video😁👍

Thank you, Fr. Casey. Happy International Women’s Day, Everyone!

I like your ideas about social media.

What about Mother Cabrini? 😇🙏 (great movie describes her story)? She definitely should be included on this list!

Wow. So educative

My favorite ,,,Mother Angelica what a power house ..

Thank you Father! Hearing this makes me want to be like them!

Thank you for including Dorothy Day!

Great video! On the topic of Sr. Thea Bowman, the movie Sister Act is loosely based off of her life.

Very informative and interesting ! I actually had a chance to meet Dorothy Day when she spoke at my college in the early 70's. Unfortunately, I had to go to work at that time, one of my few regrets in life.

Great job Father, very balanced and not at all defensive or argumentative. We Catholics have fought the world far too long. Our Lord conquered the world with love and so did these brave women.

Thank you for this wonderful video You have a great channel which is informative and delivered well. Could I just add Nano Nagle. She lived under Irish penal laws but set up schools for poor children. She was known as the women with the lamp and she navigated the streets of Cork giving comfort to the poor. PS Thank you. I truly enjoy your channel.

I am so thankful that you introduced us, non USA citizens, to Thea Bowman.

Your words at the end are what I have been praying over for some time. I feel a shift coming. Slightly gh , So as to not lose anyone, but significant enough so more voices will be heard, and we will all be stronger in Christ because of it.

Thanks for sharing this great video.

I'm surprised he didn't list St. Josephine Bakhita. Look her up if you've never heard of her.

Why can't I find Upon friar review on RU-vid anymore, is there something I missed?

Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, pray for us!

I am a priest and I admire St. ELIZABETH ANN SETON.I WAS TAUGHT BY.CHARITIES AND HAVE WORKED WITH THEM. I think that you need to have multible series about women in our Church. GOD BLESS.

Another excellent video. I refer to your videos often ! I love Katherine Drexel....and I will further my research on the rest ! Wilhemina Lancaster of Missouri a new Saint?

Loving this comment section with even more women to get to know whose example we should follow

Fr Casey, how often do you upload videos because I miss you.

Amen! Preach! 🙏

Agree that th in s deserves a Part 2 just reading the great women not included.

What happened to Upon Friar Review? I was looking for the Prince of Egypt video and now this channel doesn't exist anymore

You forgot Mother Angelica of EWTN

This video is what I needed. Thank you so much

Can you update your Triduum video to include the Easter vigil service?

Good video. As someone from Georgia, I’ve heard of some of the contributions of Flannery O’ Connor. Surprised not to see Joan of Arc here though.

Loved the information! Clare of Assisi ❤ I feel like “Juana Inés de la Cruz” would have been a great addition here since she is considered one of the best writers and she did a lot for women’s rights amongst other things.

What about Theresa of Avila who helped John of the Cross reform the Carmelite Order? Or given the movie comes out about her this week, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who did, well a lot would be considered an understatement, for what she did for the Italian immigrants and all of New York!

St Anne Elizabeth Seton, St Therese of Avila, St Hildebrand of Bingen, St Louise of Marillac

Thank you SO MUCH for this and for speaking out so well about women! There are a few women on this list I have never heard of and I'm going to watch Thea Bowman's video next! Maybe do a top 10 someday, including, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Mother Theresa, and more

Did you delete upon friar review? I’m devastated

What about the blessed Virgin Mary? She is definitely the most important woman in the church.

I would love it if you did a video discussing distributism sometime!

One woman you didn’t feature is Frances Xavier calbrini she was amazing

While I'm a little disappointed that Hildegard of Bingen didn't make this list of 7, these women of faith are awesome! Thanks for highlighting them!

so off topic, the book of enoch. maybee make a vid about that? curious.

Okie this should be very neat

I am surprised that Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was not on this list. There is film about her life, simply called "Cabrini", being released this Friday (March 8, 2024), which is garnering rave reviews from even secular critics. While I know it is not possible to list every outstanding woman who has contributed much to our Church, I figure this would be an opportune time to mention her as a biopic about her life is just a few days away.

so we all just decided to watch upon friar review today?

When I pray to specific saints the top of my list are Mary our Blessed Mother, St. Joan of Arc, St. Bernadette of Lourdes, and St. Therese of Lisieux. Just saying.

I admire Sister Faustina Kowalska.Jesus I trust in you.

I'm sorry if this is a sensitive subject, but are all the "Upon Friar Review" videos gone? I wanted to share one with my husband and can't find the channel? Is it just me?

what about Saint Hildegard of Bingen? that’s the first woman I thought of on this topic.

Hey, catholic friends on US. Im brasilian and im whant to learn english whith catolic songs. Can anyones help me to find good singers and bands for practicing English?

What about Mother Cabrini?

Flannery O’Connor brought be back to Christianity. A timeless and necessary voice exposing the absurdity that often characterizes human nature, but with the redeeming grace of God lurking around every corner.

Ayooo this is great! Happy women's month, Father! 💜💜💜

Hey I just wanted to mention that’s there’s someone on RU-vid impersonations you, they commented on a comment I made on a community post from you with a really long post that was trying to get me to donate to some random organization I’ve never heard of their username is the same as yours except there’s an extra I in breaking

The secret of doing things well is always to add a bit of love.

What about Mother Angelica?

Teresa de Ávila is a most glaring omission, especially since she and Catherine of Siena were the first women declared Doctors of the Church in 1970. I cannot imagine why she was left out of this group. If interested, read Carlos Eire, who has interesting things to say about her.

Thanks for this. It’s Women’s history month. ❤

What happened to Upon Friar Review?

I think that you forgot the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since she is one of only 2 persons outside the Trinity mentioned in any of the 3 creeds and has more churches named after her than any other saint, I think she might be important, somehow.

Mother Mary, St. Joan of Arc, St. Faustina, St. Brigid of Ireland, Mother Theresa, St.Gianna, St. Theresa of Avila.... Well the fact is that the Church has too many women to commemorate.

Hey father casey hope ur ok. I was wondering how father Patrick is? I see u both got rid of your react channel

Can you imagine how the Church would be positivly impacted by women being given a greater role within it? Its long overdue.

Ah, the Little Flower... 🙂 Anyway, it was good of you to remember women who are not very well known among Catholics these days.

What happened to all the Friar Review videos? They seemed to have dissapeared

Fr,i have question ,i am Catholic and i want to know what Corpus and statue of a saint Actually used, I'm confused because (Corpus,Statue of a saint)is not used for worship because that would be worshiping idols so what's the use of (Corpus,Statue Of Saint)on the altar/prayer table (besides venerating)

Hildegard of Bingen