‘Catholic Saints of America’ event celebrates America’s 250th birthday

‘Catholic Saints of America’ event celebrates America’s 250th birthday

"Catholic Saints of America" will feature an exhibit honoring Americans who are saints or on the path to sainthood, and an opportunity to venerate their relics.

'Catholic Saints of America' event celebrates America's 250th birthday - Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond %

(OSV News) — Drawing inspiration from St. Carlo Acutis, a national shrine in Wisconsin is inviting Catholics to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States this summer by joining in prayer and learning about the holy men and women of America. “They founded schools, cared for the sick, served the poor, and witnessed to the Gospel through lives of sacrifice, service and unwavering love for Jesus Christ,” said Father of Mercy Anthony Steph…