The Faithful Traveler in the United States: East Coast Shrines
East Coast Shrines: National Shrine of St John Nepomucene Neumann
Episode 8 • 29m
The National Shrine of St John Neumann is located in Philadelphia and once was home to America’s first bishop to be canonized a saint. In this episode, Diana takes you on a tour of the shrine and speaks with Cardinal Justin Rigali about his predecessor’s legacy. Rev. Kevin Moley, C.Ss.R., the shrine’s prior director, discusses St John Neumann’s life and legacy.
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