Saint Anthony Padua's Relics in Aiken South Carolina

Saint Anthony Padua's Relics can be venerated in Aiken, South Carolina in April, 2018:

https://www.aikenstandard.com/news/holy-relics-of-st-anthony-of-padua-can-be-seen/article_bae82bee-3433-11e8-a648-a305d371d2e2.html

Why is St. Francis Xavier's arm flying across Canada? - RELIC TOUR 2018

Why is St. Francis Xavier's arm flying across Canada?

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/why-is-st-francis-xaviers-arm-flying-across-canada-73850

Ottawa, Canada, Dec 5, 2017 

While he was alive, St. Francis Xavier never got to ride in an airplane. They wouldn't be invented for 400 more years after his death.

But now, his severed arm will get to take a trip across Canada in its very own seat.

The relic of the Jesuit missionary, ordinarily kept in the Church of the Gesù in Rome, will be making a cross-country trip through Canada this winter, as part of an initiative from the university group Catholic Christian Outreach.


The arm of St. Francis Xavier, on display for veneration in Rome.

Angèle Regnier, co-founder of Catholic Christian Outreach, told CBC radio that travelling with the saint’s arm will be "like doing a road trip with a friend."

"I mean, I know it's bones, but connected to that is a living friendship with St. Francis Xavier," she said.

In the Catholic Church, relics are physical objects that have a direct association with the saints or with Jesus. 

The arm of St. Francis Xavier is considered a first class relic, which is the body or fragments of the body of a saint. The practice of venerating relics has been a scripture-based tradition in the Church for centuries.

Regnier will be accompanying the saint’s arm on its trip from Rome to Canada, where the relic will make a month-long tour through much of the country.

The fragility of the relic, which is encased in a gold & glass reliquary & has its own padded duffle bag, necessitated that it travel in its own seat on Air Canada.

"We can't put it underneath. We can't even put it in the overhead bins. Like, he has to have his own seat," she told CBC radio.

"You're trying to explain this to Air Canada. We need to book a seat. He is a person in a way, but it's not a person, it's an arm." 

The saint’s arm is a significant relic. With that arm, it is estimated that St. Francis Xavier baptized hundreds of thousands of people during his time as a missionary in Asia. The relic is also considered to be partially incorrupt, which means that it hasn't decayed in an ordinary way.

Regnier said that the group wanted to bring the saint’s relic to Canada because he is one of their patron saints. While a university student, Francis Xavier was known for being athletic & the “cool guy,” Regnier said. 

But it was also during time that he underwent a conversion, & his roommate, St. Ignatius of Loyola, became his spiritual mentor.

St. Francis Xavier would become one of the founding members of the Jesuit order, along with St. Ignatius of Loyola & Blessed Peter Faber.

"So for us, as a university student movement, we want university students to come alive in their faith, so we find a lot in common with St. Francis Xavier's history," Regnier said.

The saint’s arm will be traveling throughout Canada from Jan. 3 - Feb. 2, during which time the faithful are invited to venerate the relic.

"It's quite a production," Regnier said. "We want to touch most of Canada with it."

The schedule for the relic tour is as follows:

* Jan. 3: Quebec City
* Jan. 5: St John's
* Jan. 7: Halifax
* Jan. 8: Antigonish, N.S.
* Jan. 10: Kingston, Ont.
* Jan. 12-14: Toronto
* Jan. 16: Winnipeg
* Jan. 18: Saskatoon
* Jan. 20: Regina
* Jan. 21-22: Calgary
* Jan. 24-25: Vancouver
* Jan. 27: Victoria
* Jan. 29-30: Montreal
* Feb. 2: Ottawa

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.

View Calendar

England UK 2016 NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TOUR OF THE MIRACULOUS RELIC IMAGE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

2016 Pilgrimage Itinerary

THE 2016 NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TOUR OF THE MIRACULOUS RELIC IMAGE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Based at the Church of The Holy Child & St Joseph in Bedford, Diocese of Northampton, England.

 
The Guardians are pleased to announce dates for 2016 Tour. This coming year will see our first visit to Wales. Other Pilgrimage tour dates may be added later. We're still very interested in receiving requests from schools or colleges for a one-day visit in 2016. We are open for requests from parishes & cathedrals to be included in the 2017 Pilgrimage Tour.

https://relicourladyofguadalupe.wordpress.com/2016-pilgrimage-itinerary

 

Updated - 2016 Saint Anthony Relic Tour - United STates - Schedule

Updated - 2016 Saint Anthony Relic Tour Schedule

https://catholicpilgrimagesites.wordpress.com/2016/05/17/updated-st-anthony-relic-tour-schedule-for-june-2016-usa-ireland-scotland-england-australia-canada

UNITED STATES

June 10, 2016– Church of the Assumption, Roselle Park, NJ Veneration starting at 11am
June 11-13, 2016 – St. Francis of Assisi Church, New York, NY
June 11 – Veneration 3pm to 7pm
June 12 -Veneration 10:15am-2pm & 4pm to 7pm
June 13 -Veneration all day in lower church from 7am to 8pm
June 14, 2016 – The Basilica of St. John the Evangelist The Mother Church of Stamford, Stamford, CT, Veneration all day long
June 15, 2016 –St. Ann’s Church, Yonkers, NY, (The Chapel is on Midland Ave.  Walk to back of building to enter the church), Veneration begins at 11am until after 7:30pm Mass
June 16, 2016 – Most Precious Blood Church National Shrine of St. Gennaro, New York, NY, Veneration begins at 11:30am until after 7pm Mass
June 17, 2016 – St. Anthony Parish, Nanuet, NY, Veneration all day
June 18 2016 – St. Mary Help of Christians Church, Paterson, NJ, Veneration starts at noon all day until after last Mass
June 19, 2016 Church of St. Anthony, Yonkers, NY, Veneration before & after each Mass

2016 AMERICAN TOUR OF RELICS and the Fortnight for Freedom 2016

 2016 AMERICAN TOUR OF RELICS

The USCCB is sponsoring an American tour of relics of Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher.  The relics will be coming to following places:

Miami, Florida
Baltimore, Maryland
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Minnesota - Many Cities
Denver & Colorado Springs, Colorado
Phoenix, Arizona
Los Angeles, California
Washington, DC

Please contact local diocese for details about events.

Fortnight for Freedom

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for-freedom/index.cfm 

Fortnight for Freedom 2016: Witnesses to Freedom

Hold firm, stand fast, & insist upon what belongs to you by right as Catholics.
- Our First, Most Cherished Liberty

What is the Fortnight for Freedom?

Each year dioceses around the country arrange special events to highlight importance of defending religious freedom. The Fortnight for Freedom is from June 21—vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher & St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day.

Celebrate the Fortnight for Freedom with your local church community!

We invite you to Gather, Learn, Pray, Pilgrimage, and Share!

Witnesses to Freedom

This year, we will look at lives of more than 14 women & men of faith, from all over world, who bear witness to authentic freedom in Christ.

Little Sisters of the Poor  | en españolSts. John Fisher and Thomas More  | en español
Coptic Martyrs  | en español
St. John the Baptist  | en españolVen. Henriette Delille | en español
Bl. Oscar Romero  | en español
Martyrs of Compiègne  | en españolFr. John Bapst, SJ   | en español
Sts. Peter and Paul  | en español
Sts. Felicity and Perpetua | en español
Bl. Miguel Pro | en español
St. Maximilian Kolbe | en español
St. Edith Stein  | en español
St. Kateri Tekakwitha  | en español

The Little Sisters of the Poor

On March 23, 2016 The Little Sisters of the Poor made their case in the Supreme Court for religious freedom. #LetThemServe

Schedule of Relics Tour - Saints of Mercy - 2016, California

Saints of Mercy Relics' 2016 Tour 

http://scddec.org/yom-relics-tour 

The Saints of Mercy Relics’ Tour is coordinated by The Divine Mercy Support Network. For additional information or questions, contact  John Doering at Phone: (530) 677-2805 or via email at: info@DivineMercySacramento.org. 

 

 

Thirty Relics of the Blesseds & Saints from Rome, come from the ordinary men, women & children who embraced Christ’s call to holiness & discipleship by living lives of faith-filled mercy through daily life & service. They are all faces of the one Lord, Jesus. May these Holy People be an inspiration to us & everyone to whom we turn to for intercession. May those who prayerfully visit these Holy Relics be renewed by the Holy Spirit & inspired to spread Gospel of Joy through works of mercy throughout this blessed year & always. 

SCHEDULE:

Tour Calendar  - February  - June 2016

Bold type indicates Pilgrimage Site 

Location	Address	Dates
OPEN		5/27- 5/29
St. Stephen the First Martyr - Sacramento	5461 44th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95820	6/3 - 6/5
St. Maria Goretti -Elk Grove	8700 Bradshaw Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624	6/10 - 6/12
St. Paul- Sacramento	8720 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95829	6/17 - 6/19
St. Joseph - Yuba City	222 Clark Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991	6/24- 6/26
Christ the King Retreat Center	6520 Van Maren Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95621	6/27
St Theresa - South Lake Tahoe	1041 Lyons Ave. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150	7/2
Assumption of BVM - Truckee	10930 Alder Drive Truckee, CA 96161	7/3
Sacred Heart - Fort Jones	11630 Main St. Fort Jones, CA 96032	7/9
St Josepph - Yreka	314 Fourth St. Yreka, CA 96097	7/10
St Francis of Assisi - Burney	37464 Juniper Avenue Burney, CA 96013	7/16
Sacred Heart - Alturas	507 E. 4th Street Alturas, CA 96101	7/17
Abbey of New Clairvaux- Vina	26240 7th St, Vina, CA 96092	7/23
Our Lady of Mercy - Redding	2600 Shasta View Dr. Redding, CA 96002	7/24
Youth Ministry	Sacramento	7/30-31
Holy Family - Portola	108 Taylor Avenue Portola, CA 96122	8/6
Sacred Heart - Susanville	120 North Union Street Susanville, CA 96130	8/7
Sacred Heart - Gridley	1560 Hazel Street Gridley, CA 95948	8/13
St Monica - Willows	1129 West Wood Street Willows, CA 95988	8/14
St Katharine Drexel - Martell	11361 Prospect Dr. Martell, CA 95642	8/20
St Peter - Dixon	105 South 2nd St. Dixon, CA 95620	8/21
St Patrick - Placerville	3109 Sacramento Street Placerville, CA 95667	8/27
St James - Georgetown	2831 Harkness St, Georgetown, CA 95634	8/28
St. Dominic - Benicia	935 East 5th St., Benicia, CA 94510	9/2 - 9/4
St Anthony - Sacramento	660 Florin Rd. Sacramento, CA 95831	9/10
St Lawrence - North Highlands	4325 Don Julio Blvd. North Highlands, CA 95660	9/11
Divine Savior - Orangevale	9079 Greenback Lane Orangevale, CA 95662	9/17
Vietnamese Martyrs - Sacramento	8181 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95828	9/18
St Vincent Ferrer - Vallejo		9/23 - 9/25
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Fairfield	2700 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533	10/1-2
Divine Mercy - Sacramento	2231 Club Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95835	10/8-9
Immaculate Conception - Corning	818 Solano St. Corning, CA 96021	10/15
St Dominic- Orland	822 A Street Orland, CA 95963	10/16
St Rose of LIma - Roseville		TBD
Sacred Heart - Red Bluff		TBD
St Joseph - Redding		TBD
St Joseph - Vacaville		TBD
St Basil - Vallejo		TBD
St Catherine of Sienna -Vallejo		TBD
St John the Baptist - Chico		TBD
Our Lady of Lourdes - Colusa		TBD
Holy Cross _ West Sacramento		TBD
Our Lady of Grace - West Sacramento		TBD
Holy Rosary - Woodland		TBD
Holy Family		TBD

 

 

 

Relics of the Passion Tour - 2016 - Colorado, Missouri, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Wisconsin

Relics of Christ's Passion to be Presented at Colorado Churches in Celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

 

http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7735577836.html 

 

Contact: Denise Serafini, Apostolate for Holy Relics
Phone:  860-496-0648

DENVER, May 16, 2016 /Christian Newswire/ -- Eight rare Relics of the Passion, with a unique musical and meditative program focused on Passion of Christ, will be presented at 10 Catholic churches across greater Denver & Colorado Springs area. 

The event, designed to connect participants to roots of their faith, is sponsored by churches where relics will be presented in collaboration with the Apostolate for Holy Relics (AHR), an organization founded 10 years ago in Los Angeles.

It's very rare to see a group of related holy relics all in one place as is presented in this program. Collections such as this are generally seen only in Rome or Holy Land & is something that most people only get to see once in a lifetime.

The documents for these relics have been reviewed & authenticated prior to commencement of first tour in 2007. Since then, they've been venerated in more than 12 archdioceses & 9 dioceses throughout world. 

Because of the Holy Father's declaration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, AHR is pleased to be presenting this extraordinary collection at area churches as part of a nationwide tour promoting God's Mercy.

The Relics of the Passion collection includes:

• A piece of True Cross, which was discovered by St. Helena
   
• A piece of Holy Table from room where Last Supper took place
   
• A piece of Column of Flagellation
   
• A piece of The Crown of Thorns
   
• A replica of Holy Nail, fashioned using filings from true nails, making it a relic of a lesser class.
   
• A relic from head of St. Longinus, centurion who pierced side of Christ
   
• A picture of (effigy of) Veil of Veronica touched to original with a Vatican seal attesting toe fact.
   
• A piece of exterior wrapping for Shroud of Turin

Schedule of events:

Presentations in Colorado begin in Denver on Sunday, May 22, continuing through Tuesday, May 31. The complete schedule of events for Catholic churches in Colorado can be found at 

www.relictour.com/year-of-mercy-events

Relics of the Passion - Missouri Date: 6/3/2016
State: Missouri
Location: Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 4431 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
 

Relics of the Passion - Missouri Date: 6/4/2016
State: Missouri
Location: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Annunciation 615 Willliam Street
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
 

Relics of the Passion - Missouri Date: 6/5/2016
State: Missouri
Location: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 2200 W Republic Road
Springfield, Missouri 65807
 

Relics of the Passion - LI, New York Date: 6/11/2016
State: New York
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 495 N Ocean Ave
Patchogue, New York 11772
 

Relics of the Passion - Connecticut Date: 6/18/2016
State: Connecticut
Location:  St. Justin Church 230 Blue Hills Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06112
 

Relics of the Passion - Rhode Island Date: 9/14/2016
State: Rhode Island
Location: Church of the Holy Name of Jesus 99 Camp Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
 

Relics of the Passion - New York Date: 9/16/2016
State: New York
Location: Church of the Holy Trinity 775 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
 

Relics of the Passion - Wisconsin Date: 10/14/2016
State: Wisconsin
Location: Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
4047 Chapel Drive
New Franken, Wisconsin 54229

 
Additional information regarding AHR can be found at 

www.relictour.com

Strength of the Saints Relic Tour - Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Phoenix, California, Washington, Maryland

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is sponsoring a tour of the relics of Saints John Fisher& Thomas More as part of its annual Fortnight for Freedom initiative to promote respect for religious liberty.

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.

Plan on coming? Make sure to let your friends know by visiting THE EVENT PAGE ON FACEBOOK!

 

 

 

 

 

World's Largest Relic Tour - April 2016 - Wichita, Kansas

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT!

http://www.seaswichita.com/top-rotating-articles/125738-sacred-relics-exposition-april-3

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will be hosting the world’s largest Sacred Relics Exposition Tour on Sunday, April 3, 2016

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
645 North 119th Street West
Wichita, Kansas 67235

Ph. 316-721-1686

Email:  church@seaswichita.com

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will be hosting the World's Largest Sacred Relics Exposition Tour on Sunday, April 3, 2016. The evening will begin at 7PM in the Church.

Treasures of the Church is a ministry of evangelization of the Catholic Church.  Run by Fr. Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross, its purpose is to give people an experience of the living God through an encounter with the relics of his saints in the form of an exposition.  Each exposition begins with a multi-media presentation on the Church's use of relics that is scriptural, catechetical, and devotional, leading to a renewal of the Catholic faith for many people.  After the teaching those in attendance have an opportunity to venerate the relics of some of their favorite saints.

An exposition involves some 150 relics, including those of St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the "Little Flower"), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. The supreme highlight is one of the largest relics of the Church's claim to the True Cross in the world and a piece of the Veil that, according to sanctioned tradition, is believed to have belonged to Our Lady.

The veneration of relics is a communion with the heroes of our Christian faith, asking for their powerful intercession. Many people have reported outstanding blessings and conversions through this ministry, and many have reported healings. Attendees are encouraged to bring their articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members which may be touched to the reliquaries as a means of intercessory prayer.

Relics of the Passion in Connecticut April 2016

St. Matthew’s Church,
120 Church Avenue
Bristol, CT

Relics of the Passion will be presented on Apr 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Ph:  860-583-1833

Link this information was found at:

http://archdioceseofhartford.org/event/cathedral-of-saint-joseph-to-host-relics-of-christs-passion/

The Relics of the Passion collection includes:

1) A piece of the True Cross, which was discovered by St. Helena
2) A piece of the Holy Table (Mensae Coenae D.N.J.C.), from the room where the Last Supper took place
3) A piece of the Column of Flagellation
4) A piece of The Crown of Thorns
5) A replica of the Holy Nail, fashioned using filings from the true nails, making it a relic of a lesser class.
6) A relic from the head of St. Longinus, the centurion who pierced the side of Christ
7) A picture of (the effigy of) the Veil of Veronica touched to the original with a Vatican seal attesting to the fact.
8) A piece of the exterior wrapping for the Shroud of Turin (Sindonis D.N.J.C.)

The documents for these relics have been reviewed and authenticated prior to the commencement of the first tour in 2007.  Since then, the Relics of the Passion have been venerated in more than 12 archdioceses and 9 dioceses throughout the world.  While this collection was in the Philippines, more than a million people came to see the rare relics. Tours for these relics are generally limited by the travel availability of the members of the Apostolate and are traditionally presented to the public only on a limited basis during the Lenten season.  However, because of the Holy Father’s declaration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, the Apostolate for Holy Relics is pleased to be presenting this extraordinary collection with a customized program at area churches as part of a nationwide tour promoting God’s Mercy.

AHR is an organization founded in Los Angeles in 2006. Additional information regarding the Apostolate for Holy Relics can be found at relictour.com or by contacting denise@relictour.org.

Pastors and Bishops may request Visitation of Relics of St. Maria Goretti

Pastors who would like to request that the relics of Saint Maria Goretti visit their parish should do the following:

1/30/16:  http://mariagoretti.com/tour-schedule-3

Plans for a 2016 tour of the western half of the USA are pending.  Check back on this page for updates as they become available.  Pastors desiring to host St. Maria should use the Contact Us tab to make their request.

Here is a link to the "Contact Us" tab:

http://mariagoretti.com/contact-us

Traveling Display of Relics of The Passion of Our Lord

http://catholicsaintrelics.com/

Here you can request these relics to visit your parish.

http://catholicsaintrelics.com/17757/index.html

St. Martin De Porres Church - Relic Exposition Yorba Linda California December 2015

• 
  Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church
  19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., 
  Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  - Phone: (714) 970-2771
  Treasures of the Church
  You are invited to attend a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics of the Church. Over 150 relics will be shown, some believed to be 2000 years old! Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!
   
  • 
    Rev. Sy Nguyen
    Pastor
    714-970-2771
    Yorba Linda, California
    synsmdpyl.or

   
  or
   
  • elenacsmdpyl.org
  • 
    Cathy Fitzpatrick
    Parish Office Administrator
    714-970-2771
    parishofficesmdpyl.org

   

Relic of St. John Paul II - Church in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Relic of St. John Paul II At St. Adalbert Church

January 25, 2015 

 

PENNSYLVANIA – St. Adalbert Church, Thompson Street & Allegheny Avenue, in Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, is honored to have received a relic, a vial of blood, of St. John Paul II, who visited St. Adalbert Church as Cardinal Karol Wojtyla in August 1976.

On Sunday, February 1, 2015, at the 10:30 A.M. Mass, the relic will been enshrined in St. Adalbert Church. The main celebrant of this special occasion will be Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia.

Everyone is invited to attend this special occasion with parishioners of St. Adalbert Church.
For additional information, call rectory at 215-739-3500.

Church website:  http://www.stadalbert.org

Saint Adalbert Church
2645 E Allegheny Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134

Phone: (215) 739-3500
Rev. Jan Palkowski, Pastor: jpalkowski@stadalbert.org

St. Kateri Tekakwitha - Relic in Louisiana

The first-class relic of St. Kateri Tekakwitha is on display at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Conference Center located on Highway 1 North (2225 North Bolton Avenue) in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Phone: 318-483-3908
E-Mail: tekconf@gmail.comWebsite: tekconf.org

Tekakwitha was born in 1656 of a Christian Catholic Algonquin mother & a traditional Mohawk Chief in a village called Ossernenon along Mohawk River.

A smallpox epidemic swept through Mohawk village & claimed lives of Tekakwitha's parents & baby brother. She survived disease but it left her eyesight impaired & her body scarred. It also left her physically weak for rest of her life. Orphaned at age 4, she was adopted by her aunt & uncle.

In 1670, St. Peter's Mission was established in Caughnawaga (now Fonda, New York). Four years later, Father James de Lamberville became responsible for new mission. Tekakwitha met Father de Lamberville & expressed her desire for baptism. On April 5, 1676 she was baptized & was given name Catherine 'Kateri in Mohawk.'

In August, 1677, Kateri was encouraged & assisted to leave her Mohawk village & live at Sault St. Louis, St. Francis Xavier Mission near Montreal Canada. After a long & strenuous trip, she arrived at Sault with help of friends. Finally, she'd be able to practice her Christian ways with greater openness & freedom.

On Christmas Day, 1677, Kateri received her 1st Holy Communion. On 3/25/1679, Kateri pronounced her vow of perpetual virginity. Her life was devoted to teaching prayers to children & helping  sick & aged until she became very frail & weak.

On April 17, 1680, she died at age of 24. Her last words were: "Iesos konoronkwa," (Jesus, I love you.) A few minutes after her death, those around her bedside witnessed scars on her face suddenly disappear.

On October 21, 2012, she was Canonized-Saint Kateri by Pope Benedict XVI

St. Padre Pio Relic at Church in Manhattan, New York

A glove belonging to Padre Pio displayed inside St. John the Baptist Church on West 31st Street in Manhattan, New York.

Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in New Franken, Wisconsin

The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is located at:

4047 Chapel Drive

New Franken, Wisconsin 54229

Phone:  (920) 866-2571

 

Wow lots of things happening at this Shrine!

 

Facility Hours
Church and Apparition Site:
8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.Grounds & Buildings
8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. 

 

They also welcome volunteers:

 

http://www.shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.com/shrine-support/volunteer 

 

Here is main website for this shrine: 

http://www.shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.com

On these grounds over 150 years ago, the Holy Mother appeared to the young Adele Brise and instructed her to teach the children in the faith. This is where Sister Adele began her work and inspired the efforts of generations of faithful Christians.

The apparitions have been approved by the Church.

Shrine Calendar:

http://www.shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.com/calendar-schedule

2015 Events at the Shrine:

Walk To Mary

May 2, 2015

The Walk To Mary is a 21-mile pilgrimage from the National Shrine of St. Joseph at St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, Wis., to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wis. Shorter routes for those who cannot walk the entire length are available. This pilgrimage is endorsed by Bishop David L. Ricken and coordinated by an independent nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www.walktomary.com.

May Crowning

May 3, 2015 | Holy Hour: 2 P.M. • May Crowning to follow

Join us as we honor our Blessed Mother with this traditional May Crowning. We will gather for a Holy Hour before.

Annual May Celebration

May 17, 2015 | Outdoor Mass & Rosary Procession: 11 A.M.

This Shrine event was started around turn of 20th century by Abbot Bernard H. Pennings, O. Praem, of St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, Wis. It was originally celebrated on last day of May as a special day of prayer to combat a heresy that was influencing local Belgian inhabitants. At that time, the last day in May was Feast of the Queenship of Mary and probably why Abbot Pennings picked that day for the celebration. Later, the event at the Shrine was switched to last Sunday in May and called Annual May Celebration. When Church calendar was revised, Queenship of Mary was moved to August 22, one week after Solemnity of the Assumption, to highlight connection of those 2 Marian celebrations. May 31 became Feast of the Visitation.

Retreat Day: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with Fr. Tom Sullivan, C.P.M.

June 20, 2015 More information will be posted to this page in future. Check back for more details.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2015 | Mass & Procession: 11 A.M.*

Outdoor Mass at 11 A.M. celebrated by Bishop David L. Ricken and followed by Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and a rosary procession. This special celebration on Feast of the Assumption is a tradition at the Shrine that was started by Sister Adele after great fire of 1871. The current statue used in procession was given to Sister Adele by St. Joseph Parish in Champion when original statue was damaged.