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Largest Relic of St. Jude Outside of Rome & Relics of 7 Other Saints Visiting Indiana

Posted on January 26, 2016 by J. C.

Fr. Mike Ford, Director of The Dominican Shrine of St. Jude will be conducting a lecture on “Catholic Devotions and Relics” at the St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at Purdue University on February 17, 2016 in West Layfette, Indiana.  The … Continue reading →

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Museum & Shrine of St. Marianne Cope Offers Opportunity to Learn About Her Life and Venerate Her Relics

Posted on January 23, 2016 by J. C.

Today is the feast day of St. Marianne Cope, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis, who devoted her life to caring for others.  She lived in New York and led a small group of women to purchase a … Continue reading →

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St. Sharbel (Charbel) Relic Tour Visits the East Coast February – May 2016

Posted on January 22, 2016 by J. C.

The relics of St. Sharbel (Charbel) have spent the last couple of months touring Maronite churches in the west coast.  In May the tour will move to the east coast and will include stops in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North … Continue reading →

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The Relic of the Heart of St. Philip Neri Will Be Available for Veneration in Washington DC Jan 23-25

Posted on January 21, 2016 by J. C.

In honor of the 500th year anniversary of St. Philip Neri’s birth a significant relic of his heart will be available for veneration at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Washington, DC from January 23-25th.  There will be the … Continue reading →

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Relics of St. Anthony Visiting Several Houston, TX Parishes in February

Posted on January 20, 2016 by J. C.

Two relics of St. Anthony of Padua will be available for Veneration at several Houston parishes from February 19-29, 2016.  One of the relics is a piece of his floating rib and is the same relic that Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio, … Continue reading →

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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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The Rose of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Posted on December 12, 2015 by J. C.

I’m always looking for ways to integrate the Saints, Mary, and Jesus into our daily lives.  Our Lady of Guadalupe is a particular favorite in our home and in learning more about her in preparation for her feast day today, … Continue reading →

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Holy Doors for the Year of Mercy

Posted on December 11, 2015 by J. C.

Many of the Holy Doors for the Jubilee Year of Mercy will open for Catholic pilgrims in local parishes on Sunday, December 13th.  We’ve compiled a list of hundreds of holy door sites across the United States, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, … 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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