The relics will be venerated in Miami, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles,& Washington.
The fortnight, whose 2016 theme is “Witnesses to Freedom,” begins on June 21& concludes on July 4.
Strength of the Saints Relic Tour
Join Catholics across Minnesota in venerating the relics of 2 saints who exemplified courage & conviction in the face of persecution. St. Thomas More & St. John Fisher were prominent 16th century Englishmen who stood against King Henry VIII’s attempted supremacy over the Catholic Church, & accepted martyrdom instead of abandoning their faith.
This fearless witness is especially compelling to American Catholics today, as we face threats to our religious liberty & rights of conscience. Come to learn more about the lives of these saints, ask for their prayers, & be inspired by their example.
The Strength of the Saints Relic Tour is being organized by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, & is part of the broader Fortnight for Freedom, a call to 14 days of prayer, education, & action for religious freedom in the United States & abroad.
Minnesota - Schedule
http://www.mncc.org/relics/#Schedule
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
St. Paul, Minnesota (Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis)Cathedral of St. Paul
6:30—8:00 PM
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Cloquet, Minnesota (Diocese of Duluth)Queen of Peace Church
9:30—11 AM
Bemidji, Minnesota (Diocese of Crookston)
St. Philip’s Catholic Church
2:30—3:30 PM
St. Cloud, Minnesota (Diocese of St. Cloud)
Cathedral of St. Mary
7:30—8:30 PM
To prepare for viewing relics, the film “A Man for All Seasons” (1966) will be shown. The 2-hour movie begins at 5:15 p.m. in basement of Cathedral. Light refreshments will be available.
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
New Ulm, Minnesota (Diocese of New Ulm)Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
8:30—9:30 AM
Rochester, Minnesota (Diocese of Winona)
Church of St. John the Evangelist
12:00—1:30 PM
Bishop Quinn will celebrate Mass at 12:10 PM.
