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

Posted on June 13, 2016 by J. C.

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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Padre Pio Relics in the United States

Posted on May 31, 2016 by J. C.

You don’t have to go to San Giovanni Rotundo, Italy to venerate the relics of Padre Pio.  There are several places in the United States that have his relics on permanent display for public veneration. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs … Continue reading →

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Updated St. Anthony Relic Tour Schedule for June 2016 – USA, Ireland, Scotland, England, Australia, & Canada

Posted on May 17, 2016 by J. C.

In honor of St. Anthony’s Feast day in June,  four priests from St. Anthony’s Basilica in Italy will be taking relics of the Saint to Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and South Australia. JUNE 2016 SCHEDULE IRELAND … Continue reading →

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Padre Pio Relics Touring U.S. & You Can Bring Them to Your Parish

Posted on May 12, 2016 by J. C.

The relics of Padre Pio, are currently touring the United States, accompanied by Fra. Gianmaria DiGiorgio, a pupil of Padre Pio who worked with him as a seminarian.  There are several first class relics of Padre Pio that will be available … Continue reading →

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May & June 2016 Schedule For “Relics of the Passion” Tour

Posted on May 10, 2016 by J. C.

The Apostolate for Holy Relics is conducting a tour of Holy Relics of the Passion of Jesus Christ for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.  The program, called The Relics of the Passion, will include “a presentation on Divine Mercy as exemplified … Continue reading →

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Strength of Saints Relic Tour of St. Thomas More & St. John Fisher in Minnesota for Fortnight for Freedom

Posted on May 6, 2016 by J. C.

First let me say that I LOVE the tagline for this relic tour.  One of the wonderful things about the Saints is that we have the opportunity to draw strength from them in our everyday lives and there is really a … Continue reading →

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Capuchin Franciscan Relic Tour of St. Padre Pio & St. Leopold Mandic

Posted on May 2, 2016 by J. C.

Image from Vatican Jubilee website   Father John De La Riva of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, was commissioned by the Pope as a Missionary of Mercy and brought back first degree relics from Rome of St. … Continue reading →

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Largest Collection of Relics & Artifacts of St. Therese Outside of France

Posted on April 25, 2016 by J. C.

I made a brief stop over in Chicago and wanted to visit the National Shrine of St. Therese in Darien, IL.  It was around 2 pm and when I called to make sure they were open (I always recommend calling … Continue reading →

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First Class Relics & Exhibit at Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Posted on March 20, 2016 by J. C.

In addition to the National monuments  and the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception, Washington DC is the home of the Saint John Paul II National  Shrine.  Designated a National Shrine in 2014, the church is dedicated to … Continue reading →

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Relics of Padre Pio & St. Leopold Mandic Exposed for Veneration in Philippines

Posted on February 14, 2016 by J. C.

  The relics of Padre Pio & St. Leopold Mandic have left Rome where over 500,000 pilgrims came to see these saints of mercy.  They have arrived at their next stop on their tour for the Year of Mercy and … Continue reading →

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