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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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Relic of St. Lucy Available for Veneration in New Orleans

Posted on December 2, 2015 by J. C.

A relic of St. Lucy will be available for veneration after the 4pm Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) in New Orleans, LA on Saturday, December 12, 2015. St. Lucy is the patron … Continue reading →

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Relics of Jacinta & Francisco Marto & UN International Pilgrim Statue of Fatima in Safety Harbor, FL

Posted on December 2, 2015 by J. C.

Details on the visit of the UN International Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the relics of Jacinta & Francisco Marto to Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Saftey Harbor, FL on Dec 7 & Dec 8th in the … Continue reading →

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National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Oldest Catholic Church in the United States

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

The Baltimore Basilica opened in 1821 and is the first and oldest Catholic Church in the United States. It is considered the Mother of Catholicism in America. In addition to being a church, the National Shrine of the Assumption of … Continue reading →

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Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Ohio

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation was the first shrine to Our Lady of Consolation in the US and was completed in 1875. When the replica statue of Our Lady arrived it was carried in a 7 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Immaculata Church, Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

During the construction of the Holy Cross-Immaculata church the Archbishop had a large wooden cross erected on the site and many Catholics wore a path up the hill as they prayed there for the completion of the church. The Archbishop had … Continue reading →

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