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St. Padre Pio Relic Tour September 2017

The relics of St. Padre Pio will be touring a small number of parishes beginning tomorrow.  The relics include his hair, blood from his wounds, shirt with blood of his stigmata, a piece of his habit, one of the gloves used … Continue reading

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100th Anniversary Jubilee of Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, A Plenary Indulgence, & the Fatima Tour For Peace

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to 3 shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. In honor of this important centennial, Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year from the 27th of November 2016 till … Continue reading

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First Class Relic of Pope St. John Paul II Tours Archdiocese of Portland in November

A first class relic of Pope St. John Paul II, a vial of his blood, will be touring several parishes in the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon from November 8 to November 18, 2016. November 8-9, 2016 –St. Edward Catholic Church, … Continue reading

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Heart Relic of St. John Berchmans Available for Veneration in Louisiana in December

For the first time in 395 years, the heart relic of St. John Berchmans will leave Belgium.  It’s destination is Louisiana to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the miracle that occurred at the Shrine at Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart in … Continue reading

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First Class Relics of St. Anthony of Padua Touring Vancouver, B.C. and Colorado in October 2016

Two relics of St. Anthony of Padua will be available for Veneration at several parishes in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and the Denver area of Colorado beginning on October 5, 2016 and running until October 23, 2016.  One of the relics is … Continue reading

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Relics of St. Francis of Assisi in the United States

We are fortunate to have several places in the United States where you can go to venerate the relics of St. Francis of Assisi, a much beloved and popular Saint, year round. Queen of All Saints Basilica, Chicago, IL – … Continue reading

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Mother Teresa Traveling Exhibit & Relic

A traveling exhibit depicting the life of St. Mother Teresa is visiting the Archdiocese of Atlanta through the end of November.  The exhibit includes 75 full color panels from the Missionaries of Charity and is presented in both English and Spanish. … Continue reading

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Heart Relic of St. Padre Pio Visiting U.S.

The heart relic of St. Padre Pio will be available for veneration at several parishes in the Northeast.  This is the first time a major relic of Padre Pio has come to the United States. The relic tour will begin on … Continue reading

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First Class Relic of Mother Teresa Visiting 2 Parishes in Chicago Through August 3, 2016

A drop of Blessed Mother Teresa’s blood that is permanently housed at the Missionary of Charity convent in Pilsen is visiting 2 parishes in Chicago. The relic is currently at St. Bride Catholic Church in the South Shore area and will … Continue reading

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Fortnight for Freedom St. Thomas More & John Fisher Relic Tour

As part of the Fortnight for Freedom the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher are on tour as “Witnesses to Freedom.”  Also, known as the “Strength of Saints” tour, there are stop scheduled in several Dioceses in … Continue reading

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