Sunday, November 6, 2016

Maria Stein Shrine - Relic Collection News

Maria Stein Shrine - Relic Collection News: 

Maria Stein Shrine unveils “eShrine” application:

Maria Stein Shrine unveiled a modern way to search for the relics of saints located within the Relic Chapel.

The “eShrine” application was officially released at Maria Stein Shrine on Nov. 1. All of the relics on display are now available in a digital directory. An iPad with the app installed is available for use in the Relic Chapel. The Shrine houses and displays more than 1,200 relics.

The Relic Chapel is home to the second largest collection of relics of the saints in the United States.

The Shrine is located at 2291 St. John’s Road in Maria Stein. To learn more about the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, visit www.mariasteinshrine.org.

www.mariasteinshrine.org

https://sidneydailynews.com/news/religion/50566/maria-stein-shrine-unveils-eshrine-application

Saint Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA Accepts 5000 Saints Relics

Saint Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania accepts 5000 relics of saints!
In October 2016 this is great news!
This chapel has the largest amount of Catholic Relics outside of Rome.

http://www.catholic.org/news/national/story.php?id=71565

Actual Heart of Saint John Berchmans visiting Grand Coteau and Shreveport Louisiana

The Heart of Saint John Berchmans will be visiting Grand Coteau and Shreveport Louisiana!!

http://www.dailyworld.com/story/news/local/2016/11/05/relic-catholic-saint-coming-grand-coteau-shreveport/93292428

The heart of Catholic Saint John Berchmans is leaving Belgium for the first time to visit Grand Coteau and Shreveport for the 150th anniversary of the miracle Berchmans performed in Grand Coteau that led to him to become canonized by the Vatican.

The relic will be leaving Belgium on Dec. 7, 2016, to head to Shreveport. On Dec. 14, 2016, the relic will be in Grand Coteau all day available for viewing and veneration at Berchmans' shrine at Schools of the Sacred Heart.

"As a lifelong Catholic, it is a thrill to have a relic of that importance here, and in particular knowing our school was named after him and in his honor, we're just so excited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the commemoration of the apparition and the miracle," said Yvonne Adler, Ph.D, head of Schools of the Sacred Heart.

The miracle at Grand Coteau on Dec. 14, 1866, involved a young woman who was studying at Sacred Heart to become a nun. She had been battling health problems and was on the brink of death when Berchmans allegedly appeared before Wilson and eased her suffering. The Vatican deemed the miracle authentic, and on Jan. 15, 1888, Berchmans was canonized as a saint by Pope Leo XIII.

Berchmans was the eldest of 5 children to a shoemaker in Belgium. While a teenager, Berchmans decided to enroll in a Jesuit college and began his spiritual education, and in 1616 became a Jesuit novitiate. After taking his vows into priesthood in 1618, he began to study philosophy and was selected to continue his studies in Rome. He died at 22 years old of the Roman Fever in 1622.

150th Anniversary of the Apparition and Miracle of St. John Berchmans

We invite you to celebrate a holy and monumental occasion, the 150th Anniversary of the Apparition and Miracle of St. John Berchmans. On December 7, 2016, the holy heart of St. John Berchmans will make its journey from Belgium to Shreveport, Louisiana. In the twelve days that follow, we will celebrate with pilgrims from all over the world the life of this pure and holy saint. To commemorate this event, join us December 8 – 18, 2016 for liturgies, guest speakers, opportunities for veneration,
exhibit of relics and memorabilia and much more!

Calendar of Events

Groups: call to schedule a visit 318-221-5296 or email heart@sjbdevotion.org.


North Little Rock & Little Rock, Arkansas Relics of Saints

Two Catholic churches in Arkansas have relics of saints for veneration:

Relics may be viewed at the Latin Masses at Saint Patrick's church in North Little Rock, Arkansas:

http://www.arkansas-catholic.org/news/article/4910/Relics-meant-to-inspire-devotion-to-God-through-the-saints

Article states:

...About 17 relics are continually displayed on either side of the altar at St. Patrick Church in North Little Rock. Father Michael Magiera, who owns most of the relics, which range from the evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John to St. Pius X, said in the extraordinary form of the Mass, the end of the offertory prayer makes reference to relics...“Very often in Latin Mass parishes, I have at least once or twice, a relic is openly venerated,” Father Magiera said. “It’s taken to the Communion rail and people kiss it.”

Our Lady of the Holy Souls in Little Rock has 6 relics, which include St. Frances Cabrini and the True Cross, displayed in an ambry as people walk in.