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Saint John Neumann

1811-1860

Feast day: January 5

Patronage: Catholic Education

St. John Neumann was the first canonized male saint of the United States. He is proclaimed the model and patron for all the faithful. He introduced the Forty Hours devotion and laid the foundation for the Catholic school system in this country and also founded a religious community of nuns.

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