St. John Neumann
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Here lie the remains of the first male American saint, canonized in 1977. Born 1811 in Bohemia, he came to the U.S. in 1836. A devoted Redemptorist priest, he became fourth Bishop of Philadelphia, 1852, and set up nation's first Catholic diocesan school system. Died, 1860.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
This Philadelphia site holds the remains of John Neumann, a Bohemian-born priest who arrived in America in 1836 and rose to become the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia. A tireless Redemptorist, he built the nation's first Catholic diocesan school system, laying groundwork that would educate generations of immigrant children. Canonized in 1977, he became the first male American saint.
Why it matters
Neumann's work knit together the immigrant Catholic experience and the growth of American parochial education, and his sainthood marked a milestone for the Church in the United States.
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Museums & culture
- National Constitution Center1.2 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- African American Museum in Philadelphia1.2 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Betsy Ross House1.2 mi away · 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Illadelph Glass Gallery1.3 mi away · 68 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Muse Gallery1.3 mi away · 52 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Larry Becker Contemporary Art1.3 mi away · 43 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Philly Gun Range0.7 mi away · North Percy Street
- Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle1.0 mi away
- U.S. Mint at Philadelphia Tour1.2 mi away
- Elfreth's Alley1.2 mi away
- Benjamin Franklin Grave1.2 mi away
- Chinatown Friendship Gate1.3 mi away · 10th and Arch Street
Food & drink
- Independence Mall Cafe1.3 mi away · 50 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia
- Bubble Tea Room1.4 mi away · 319 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- 3J's Cafe1.4 mi away · 317 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters1.4 mi away
- PrimoHoagies1.4 mi away · 304 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Fork1.4 mi away · 306 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Clarion Suites Philadelphia1.2 mi away · 1010 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E - Penns Landing1.2 mi away · 100 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center1.2 mi away · 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District1.3 mi away · 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia1.3 mi away · 1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Sleep Inn Center City1.3 mi away · 1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
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