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Only first class relic of Blessed John Paul II on tour for public veneration in Mexico

Posted on August 25, 2011 by J. C.

The only first class relic of Blessed John Paul II, a vial of blood taken during his illness, will visit all of the dioceses in Mexico for public veneration through December of this year.  The sample of blood is the … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in Hawaii Home to Relics of Blessed Marianne Cope

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in Honolulu, Hawaii was built in 1843 is the oldest Catholic Church in Hawaii. It is also the location of Saint Damien de Veuster’s ordination to the priesthood in 1864 and home to relics of Blessed … Continue reading →

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Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs Called “Natures Own Reliquary” by Pope Pius XII

Posted on August 12, 2011 by J. C.

In the 1640’s Renee Goupil, Fr. Isaac Jogues, and John LaLande wre martyred by the Mohawk Indians. In 1885, Father Joseph Loyzance S.J., purchased the location of the Mohwak village of Osserneon, the site of their martyrdom and the birthplace … Continue reading →

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Shrine & Museum of Blessed Marianne Cope

Posted on August 12, 2011 by J. C.

The Shrine & Museum of Blesed Marianne Cope in Syracuse, NY, is dedicate to the cause of the canonization of Blessed Sister Marianne Cope.   In 2005, she was declared Blessed by Pope Benedict XVI for her heroic works of charity. In 1883 she moved from … Continue reading →

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