Exploring Golden, Colorado: A Hidden Historical Surprise
I had to head out to Golden for a quick appointment, so I decided to do some exploring. I’ve never spent too much time out there, but I wanted to find something a bit different to check out.
Did you know that Golden, Colorado has entire shrine and campus dedicated to the first American Catholic Saint?
Who Was St. Frances Xavier Cabrini?
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, was the first American citizen to be canonized a saint, according to the Catholic Company.
Born in Italy in 1850, Cabrini was sent to America by Pope Leo XIII…