Tag: St John Neumann
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John Neumann
St John (1811-1860) was born in Bohemia, Central Europe. He was ordained a Redemptorist Priest and later appointed Bishop of Philadelphia where he created the first Diocesan school system. St John is greatly remembered for embracing multiple immigrant groups into the US – involving the help of many other institutions and Orders in the process…
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5th January: St John Neumann
Featured Saint: St John Neumann (1811-1860) St John was born in Bohemia, Central Europe. He became a Redemptorist Priest and Bishop of Philadelphia where he created the first Diocesan school system. He is greatly remembered for embracing immigrant groups to the US, involving the assistance of others and standing up for our faith at times of opposition.…