Saint John Neumann

Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution

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Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution

As a priest, missionary, pastor and bishop, Saint John Nepomucene Neumann (1811-1860) frequently confronted anti-Catholic persecution. Catholic thinker and man of action Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira made many commentaries on this aspect of American history and the role of Saint John Neumann in fighting against this persecution. The Brazilian author of the work Revolution … Read more

Discover the Extraordinary Legacy of Saint John Neumann as Philadelphia’s Bishop

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Discover the Extraordinary Legacy of Saint John Neumann as Philadelphia’s Bishop

In August 1851, Pope Pius IX elevated Bishop Francis Kenrick from the Diocese of Philadelphia to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Upon arrival, the new archbishop began going to Father Neumann for confession. The two men were acquainted, but the archbishop grew increasingly impressed with the immigrant priest’s intelligence, ability and energy. When Pope Pius IX … Read more