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Largest US Tour of Relics Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Posted on January 19, 2016 by J. C.

The Franciscan Friars Conventual of the Our Lady of the Angels Province are sponsoring the largest tour of St. Maximilian’s relics in the United States to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his martyrdom.  The pilgrimage of St. Kolbe’s relics began on … Continue reading →

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Forearm Relic of St. Jude Visiting Simi Valley

Posted on January 2, 2016 by J. C.

The forearm of St. Jude, reported to be the largest relic of an Apostle outside of Rome will be visiting St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Simi Valley, California January 11-13, 2016.  There will be a healing Mass each … Continue reading →

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Veneration Opportunities December 6 -12, 2015

Posted on December 6, 2015 by J. C.

Several great opportunities this week to venerate relics of the Saints in Utah, California, Florida, Colorado, Nevada & Louisiana.  For the full list of opportunities for the next couple of months visit our Relics on Tour page. December 7 –  … Continue reading →

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Get a Plenary Indulgence for Making a Pilgrimage During the Year of Faith

Posted on October 28, 2012 by J. C.

There has never been a better time to make a pilgrimage!  During the Year of Faith, October 11, 2012 to November 24, 2013, a plenary indulgence is available to the faithful for making a pilgrimage.  According to the United States … Continue reading →

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Honor the Feast of St Francis of Assisi by visiting an outdoor shrine

Posted on October 4, 2011 by J. C.

Today is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi who is known, among many other things, for preaching to the birds and other animals.  A perfect way to honor St. Francis is to spend some time in prayer outdoors with … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of the Angels Monestary Built by EWTN’s Mother Angelica

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

In 1995 Mother Angelica traveled to Columbia on business for EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network). She visited the Sanctuary of the Divine Infant Jesus to attend mass and she prayed at the small Shrine which housed the miraculous statue of … Continue reading →

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Take a Trip Down the Califonia Mission Trail

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

There are 21 missions that make up the California Historic Missions Trail that stretches from San Diego to Sonoma. The first mission was built in 1769 and the last mission was built in 1823. Most of the missions are still … Continue reading →

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Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine, Florida, was Shrine to the Blessed Mother in the United States

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

   Founded in 1565 in St. Augustine, Florida, the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, the nursing Madonna, was built at the first Mission in America and was the first ever to be dedicated to the Blessed Mother in … Continue reading →

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1500 Relics for Public Veneration at National Shine of Our Lady of the Snows in Chicago, Illinois

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

The 200 acre outdoor National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Chicago, Illinois is the largest in the country. It has an ampitheater, several gardens, an outdoor way of the cross, a rosary court and a relic chapel … Continue reading →

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Largest First Class Relic of St. Jude in North America is in Chicago, Illinois

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

Dominican National Shrine of St. Jude Chicago, IL The Dominican National Shrine of St. Jude was opened in 1929 within St. Pius V Parish and is home to the arm of St. Jude, reported the largest relic of an apostle … Continue reading →

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