Neumann, John, Saint, 1811-1860

Person

Dates

Existence: 1811 March 28 - 1860 January 5

Biographical note

John Neumann was born in 1811 in Bohemia (then part of the Austrian Empire, now in the Czech Republic). He moved to America in 1836, where he labored in the district of Niagara until 1840, when he became a Redemptorist. As superior, and even more fully with his consecration as Bishop of Philadelphia, he devoted himself to the ministry of the Word, the education of youth, the building of churches, the decorum of divine worship and, above all, to the care of orphans and the needy. He also founded the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. He died in 1860, was beatified in 1963, and canonized in 1977.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

John Nepomucene Neumann

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Multiple saints, between 1934 and 1947, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents Includes Saints Agnes, Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anthony of Padua, Benedict, Blaise, Brigid, Catherine Labouré, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare of Assisi, Dymphna, Francis de Sales, Francis of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Genesius of Rome, Gerard Majella, Gerebernus, Hubert, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Berchmans, SJ, John Neumann, John XXIII, Joseph, Jude, Louise de Marillac, Luisa, Martha, Martin, Mary Magdalene, Michael, Patrick, Paul of the Cross, Peter,...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: between 1934 and 1947, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Saint John Neumann, between 1963 and 1977

File — Box 60, tray: 2, Item: 30

Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...