For the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Strength of the Saints Relic Tour: June 26 in St. Paul
Venerate the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher
The relics of two saints who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution are coming to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher were prominent 16th century Englishmen who stood against King Henry VIII’s attempted supremacy over the Catholic Church, and accepted martyrdom instead of abandoning their faith.This fearless witness is especially compelling to American Catholics today, as we face threats to our religious liberty and rights of conscience.
Relics of the saints will be available for veneration at the Cathedral of St. Paul from 6:30-8:00 PM on Sunday, June 26. The relics will also be traveling to Cloquet, Bemidji, St. Cloud, New Ulm, and Rochester. The Strength of the Saints Relic Tour is being organized by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and is part of the broader Fortnight for Freedom, a call to fourteen days of prayer, education, and action for religious freedom in the United States and abroad.
Learn more at MnCatholic.org/relicsor the Strength of the Saints event page on Facebook.
For the Diocese of Duluth
Strength of the Saints Relic Tour: June 27 in Cloquet
Venerate the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher
The relics of two saints who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution are coming to the Diocese of Duluth. St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher were prominent 16th century Englishmen who stood against King Henry VIII’s attempted supremacy over the Catholic Church, and accepted martyrdom instead of abandoning their faith.This fearless witness is especially compelling to American Catholics today, as we face threats to our religious liberty and rights of conscience.
Relics of the saints will be available for veneration at Queen of Peace Church in Cloquet from 9:30 to 11 AM on Monday, June 27. The relics will also be traveling to St. Paul, Bemidji, St. Cloud, New Ulm, and Rochester. The Strength of the Saints Relic Tour is being organized by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and is part of the broader Fortnight for Freedom, a call to fourteen days of prayer, education, and action for religious freedom in the United States and abroad.
Learn more at MnCatholic.org/relicsor the Strength of the Saints event page on Facebook.
For the Diocese of Crookston
Strength of the Saints Relic Tour: June 27 in Bemidji
Venerate the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher
The relics of two saints who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution are coming to the Diocese of Crookston. St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher were prominent 16th century Englishmen who stood against King Henry VIII’s attempted supremacy over the Catholic Church, and accepted martyrdom instead of abandoning their faith.This fearless witness is especially compelling to American Catholics today, as we face threats to our religious liberty and rights of conscience.
Relics of the saints will be available for veneration at St. Phillip’s Catholic Church in Bemidji from 2:30 to 3:30 PM on Monday, June 27. The relics will also be traveling to St. Paul, Cloquet, St. Cloud, New Ulm, and Rochester. The Strength of the Saints Relic Tour is being organized by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and is part of the broader Fortnight for Freedom, a call to fourteen days of prayer, education, and action for religious freedom in the United States and abroad.
Learn more at MnCatholic.org/relicsor the Strength of the Saints event page on Facebook.
For the Diocese of St. Cloud
Strength of the Saints Relic Tour: June 27 in St. Cloud
Venerate the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher
The relics of two saints who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution are coming to the Diocese of St. Cloud. St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher were prominent 16th century Englishmen who stood against King Henry VIII’s attempted supremacy over the Catholic Church, and accepted martyrdom instead of abandoning their faith.This fearless witness is especially compelling to American Catholics today, as we face threats to our religious liberty and rights of conscience.
Relics of the saints will be available for veneration at the Cathedral of St. Mary in St. Cloud from 7:30 to 8:30 PM on Monday, June 27. The relics will also be traveling to St. Paul, Cloquet, Bemidji, New Ulm, and Rochester. The Strength of the Saints Relic Tour is being organized by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and is part of the broader Fortnight for Freedom, a call to fourteen days of prayer, education, and action for religious freedom in the United States and abroad.
Learn more at MnCatholic.org/relicsor the Strength of the Saints event page on Facebook.
For the Diocese of New Ulm
Strength of the Saints Relic Tour: June 28 in New Ulm
Venerate the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher
The relics of two saints who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution are coming to the Diocese of New Ulm. St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher were prominent 16th century Englishmen who stood against King Henry VIII’s attempted supremacy over the Catholic Church, and accepted martyrdom instead of abandoning their faith.This fearless witness is especially compelling to American Catholics today, as we face threats to our religious liberty and rights of conscience.
Relics of the saints will be available for veneration at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm from 8:30 to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 28. The relics will also be traveling to St. Paul, Cloquet, Bemidji, St. Cloud, and Rochester. The Strength of the Saints Relic Tour is being organized by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and is part of the broader Fortnight for Freedom, a call to fourteen days of prayer, education, and action for religious freedom in the United States and abroad.
Learn more at MnCatholic.org/relicsor the Strength of the Saints event page on Facebook.
For the Diocese of Winona
Strength of the Saints Relic Tour: June 28 in Rochester
Venerate the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher
The relics of two saints who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution are coming to the Diocese of Winona. St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher were prominent 16th century Englishmen who stood against King Henry VIII’s attempted supremacy over the Catholic Church, and accepted martyrdom instead of abandoning their faith.This fearless witness is especially compelling to American Catholics today, as we face threats to our religious liberty and rights of conscience.
Relics of the saints will be present at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester on Tuesday, June 28, starting with Mass at 12:10 PM, with Bishop John M. Quinn presiding. There will be time for veneration after Mass until 1:30 PM. The relics will also be traveling to St. Paul, Cloquet, Bemidji, St. Cloud, and New Ulm. The Strength of the Saints Relic Tour is being organized by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and is part of the broader Fortnight for Freedom, a call to fourteen days of prayer, education, and action for religious freedom in the United States and abroad.
Learn more at MnCatholic.org/relicsor the Strength of the Saints event page on Facebook.