St. John Neuman - Feast: January 5th (Obligatory Memorial)

Born: 1811 -- Died: 1860 -- Canonized: 1977 Roman Calendar: Yes -- Roman Canon: No -- Other:

St. John Neuman died in 1860 A.D. He was a missionary from Bohemia who became bishop of Philadelphia in 1852. He was known for his holiness and learning and was a promoter of parochial schools. St. John Neuman authored two German Catechisms. In 1977 he became the first American bishop to be canonized.

His remains are on display in a glass enclosure in the basement of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia, USA.