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ACH129: St. John Neumann was the first male American saint. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tells us how this diminutive priest took a leap of faith by coming to the US from Europe to be a priest for His people. He eventually became bishop of Philadelphia, and along the way gained a reputation for holiness in bringing Christ through word and deed.

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• The Walking Saint: Bishop John Neumann
• The Redemptorists » St. John Neumann
• Bohemian born priest John Neumann who became US saint | Radio Prague International
• 19 June 1977: Canonization of John Nepomucene Neumann | Paul VI
• About St. John Neumann | The National Shrine of St. John Neumann
• John Neumann – Wikipedia
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