Memorial
Saint John Neumann
- Feast day
- January 05
- Patron of
- Catholic education
- Origin
- Bohemian
Life
John Neumann was the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia and the first American bishop to be canonized. He established the first diocesan Catholic school system and promoted the Forty Hours devotion.
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