St. John Neumann (Click here for more information)
His Legacy
March 28, 1811 – Born in Prachatitz, Bohemia & Baptized on the same day.
1836 – Sails for America. Ordained a priest on June 25, 1836, for the Diocese of New York. He is assigned to the “Niagara Area” of upstate New York; arrives in Buffalo on July 12, 1836.
January 16, 1842, John Neumann becomes the first Redemptorist to profess vows in the U.S.A. His first assignment is in Baltimore, MD; then on to Pittsburgh, PA.
March 15, 1847 – Fr. Neumann is appointed “General Superior” of American Redemptorists.
February 10, 1848 – John Neumann becomes an American citizen.
March 28, 1852 – (41st Birthday) Rev. John Neumann was consecrated the 4th Bishop of Philadelphia. Established the Diocesan School System and a Diocesan Schedule for 40 Hours Devotion. Built many schools and churches.
December 8, 1854 – Bishop Neumann was in attendance for Pope Pius IX’s proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Upon the recommendation of the Pope, Bishop Neumann established the Third Order of Sisters of St. Francis.
January 5, 1860 – Bishop Neumann dies while running errands.
1921 – Declared “Heroic in Virtue” (Pope Benedict XV).
