Catholic Saint
St. John Neumann
“A missionary from Bohemia who became the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia and founded the first diocesan school system in the US.”
Feast Day: January 5
Biography
Neumann came to America with only one suit and $1 in his pocket. He was a tireless worker who learned eight languages to serve the diverse immigrant populations of New York and Pennsylvania. He established over 100 schools during his short time as bishop.
Prayer to St. John Neumann
Everyone who breathes is my neighbor.