Saint John Neumann and the Forty Hours Devotion
...practice around Europe. Engraving of Saint Philip Neri Church, Southwark A little after 300 years since its inception, the idea of the Forty Hours Devotion was presented by Saint John Neumann, C.Ss.R., fourth Bishop of Philadelphia. The devotion was a favorite of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, founder of the Redemptorist Order,
Centennial Exposition
...ain’s display of the “Death of St. Francis of Assisi” and “Christ Blessing Little Children.”[13] Over the course of the six months the fair was open, other Catholic events were held both at the grounds and throughout the city. Speeches were held at various Catholic Churches, most of which spoke