The Basics: Born March 28, 1515, in Spain; died October 4, 1582, in Spain; canonized March 12, 1622, by Pope Gregory XV; feast day, October 15. Woman religious, author, Doctor of the Church. The Story: Today marks the beginning of Teresa’s fifth centenary year. What a life it was, one that confounds any stereotypical pigeonholing, one of… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Teresa of Avila