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A Look Back: An Historic Day: St. Padre Pio Relics came to the Cathedral
Each morning at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral there is a 7:00 a.m. Mass. On this day, several hundred were in attendance as the relics of St. Padre Pio arrived. From 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., thousands of the faithful gathered to venerate the relics. Throughout the day, there were …
The relics St. Helena brought to Rome from the Holy Land
by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Aug 18, 2022 / 04:00 am On Aug. 18, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Helena. The mother of Constantine the Great, St. Helena is believed to have restored many sites in the Holy Land, where she discovered the cross on which Christ …
Relics Of Saint Pio Of Pietrelcina To Visit The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville
Tuckahoe, N.Y., May 3, 2022 – The Saint Pio Foundation announces that the tour of the relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina will make a stop in The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville on June 3rd and June 4th, 2022, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Saint Pio’s …
Why does the Church honor Saints’ Relics
Question of Faith: Why does the Church honor saints’ relics? What is their history and purpose? Reverencing saints’ bodies has a long tradition in the Church, from both regard for the human body and belief that the sacred can be mediated through the material. Scriptures share examples of Jesus’ power …
Everything you need to know about the miracle of liquefaction of the blood of Saint Januarius
by CNA Staff Naples, Italy, Sep 18, 2021 / 10:38 am On Sept. 19, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Januarius, bishop, martyr, and patron saint of Naples, Italy. Traditionally, on this day and on two other occasions a year, his blood, which is kept in a glass …
Three relics of Christ’s Passion housed in Spain
by CNA Staff ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 1, 2021 / 04:13 am MT (CNA).- While the Shroud of Turin – believed to be the burial cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus after his death – may be the most recognizable relic association with Jesus’ Passion, several others exist. Three …
Relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis brought to Poland in hope of inspiring young Catholics
by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Mar 17, 2021 / 05:00 pm MT (CNA).- Relics of Carlo Acutis can now be found in a cathedral in Poland thanks to the initiative of a youth chaplain. Fr. Adrian Sadowski, the diocesan youth chaplain for the Diocese of Ełk in northeast Poland, was …
Relics of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to be displayed this summer at her shrine
by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Mar 4, 2021 / 02:00 pm MT (CNA).- The Sisters of Charity of New York have donated several of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s relics to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, it was announced on March 1. The relics, which include the saint’s …
Notre Dame Cathedral to broadcast crown of thorns veneration on Good Friday
by Courtney Mares Paris, France, Apr 7, 2020 / 07:00 am (CNA).- One year after the world watched the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris burn, the Archbishop of Paris will display the relic of Christ’s crown of thorns for veneration during a Good Friday broadcast. “When Mary is at the …
Maria Stein Shrine to set out the relic of St. Charles Borremeo for continual veneration.
Maria Stein Shrine: As of this moment, many of their events have been postponed or cancelled. Check their website Event Calendar and visit their Facebook page for the most current information. The Shrine, Chapels and Gift Shop will remain open. The Shrine has set out the relic of St. Charles …
