He’s in the middle of a saintly American triple header. Yesterday was Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Tomorrow is Blessed Brother Andre. Canonized in 1977, Saint John Neumann is not to be found in Missals for the Classical Roman Rite. Yet, … Continue reading
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‘The Snowshoe Priest’: Venerable Frederic Baraga
Update: On May 10, 2012, it was announced that Bishop Baraga’s decree of heroic virtue had been approved by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. The subject of this article now bears the title, “Venerable.” Deo gratias! * * * … Continue reading
Obama to Present Pope With American Saint’s Stole
I don’t know what to say anymore. Baltimore, Md., Jul 9, 2009 / 03:10 pm (CNA).- When President Barack Obama visits the Holy Father tomorrow, he will present a stole worn by St. John Neumann, a 19th century Redemptorist priest … Continue reading