Katherine Burton

Katherine Burton (born Katherine Kurz; March 18, 1887 – September 22, 1969) was an American religious biographer, poet, short story writer, and social activist. She was a convert to Roman Catholicism and became known for her biographies of Catholic figures, often writing them in a style that resembled fiction. Burton was also an advocate for family rights and was the first woman columnist in a Catholic journal. She wrote over forty-four biographies and histories, as well as numerous articles for Catholic periodicals. Her work focused on Catholic converts and prominent figures within the Church, aiming to show that "good Americans could be good Catholics."