John Neumann
St. John Neumann is known as the first male American saint, a tireless missionary for immigrants (especially German and Irish), and a pioneer in Catholic education, famous for establishing the first diocesan school system in the U.S. as Bishop of Philadelphia, building numerous churches and orphanages, promoting the Forty Hours Devotion, and being a prolific author and organizer. He is the patron saint of educators and immigrants.
Few saints are as important to our country today as St. John Neumann.
Pray to him for a renewal in Catholic Education.
Pray to him to bring light and understanding to Immigration.
Pray to him for clergy and bishops.
Prayer to St. John Neumann
St. John Newmann, servant of God and man,
through your intercession may God grant us the grace,
to serve the poor,the uneducated and the clergy and bishops.
May we live as you lived,
persevering in every difficulty,
to know and to do God's Holy Will.
In this life, may we share your intercession,
the protection of Mary,
and the grace of Jesus Christ,
Our Lord and Redeemer.
Amen.
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