Tag Archives: Relics

Treasures of the Church

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

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 … Continue reading →

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Pope gives relics of St Peter to Orthodox patriarch

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Pope Francis uses incense to bless a bronze reliquary containing the relics of St. Peter the Apostle during a Mass concluding the Year of Faith in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 24, 2013. In what Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch … Continue reading →

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St John Bosco in Liverpool

Posted on January 6, 2013 by mmvc61

St John Bosco’s relics were in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral today where the faithful were able to venerate, pray and learn about the saint. This was part of a world tour, organised by the Salesians, which marks the bicentenary of Don … Continue reading →

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Don Bosco’s relics touring the UK

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From the Website of the Catholic Church in England and Wales: The Relics of St John Bosco On 2 January 2013, the casket containing the Relics of Don Bosco arrived in the United Kingdom. It is on a pilgrim journey … Continue reading →

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St John Vianney: England welcomes the heart of a saint

Posted on July 1, 2012 by mmvc61

Bishop Mark Davies explains why he asked for the relic of the heart of the Curé d’Ars to make its first visit to England and says he hopes the faithful will be inspired by praying beside a heart that was … Continue reading →

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England to welcome St John Vianney’s heart

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

A Knights of Columbus honour guard processes with a reliquary containing the incorrupt heart of St John Vianney (Photo: CNS) By MADELEINE TEAHAN, The heart of the patron saint of priests, St John Vianney, will be venerated in the Diocese of Shrewsbury … Continue reading →

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A Stone from Calvary

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Brother Burrito

This is an interesting story taken from the website of the Welsh National Shrine of Our Lady of the Taper in Cardigan, West Wales. Please pay them an online visit, or go on pilgrimage there, why don’t you! It’s a … Continue reading →

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