John Neumann
Saint John Nepomucene Neumann, C.Ss.R. (Czech: Jan Nepomucký Neumann, German: Johannes Nepomuk Neumann, 28 March 1811 – 5 January 1860) was a native of Bohemia and Redemptorist Catholic priest in the United States who became the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia (1852–60). He is the first American bishop (and thus far the only male citizen) to be canonized. While Bishop of Philadelphia, Neumann founded the first Catholic diocesan school system in the United States.
Read more about John Neumann: Early Life, Priesthood, Bishop of Philadelphia, Sainthood, Jubilee Year
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