By Simone Orendain OSV News The first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States — who has already had 40 potential miracles through his intercession investigated — is now getting his own national shrine in western Illinois where he grew up and once served. On April 29, the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, announced […]
Supporters of trailblazing priest rally for his sainthood cause
By Catherine M. OdellOSV News SOUTH BEND, Indiana — Near the anniversary of his sudden and early death from a heat stroke on a hot, steamy Chicago street in July 1897, supporters of Venerable Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) gathered in South Bend to pray, discuss and recommit to promoting his cause for sainthood. This was the […]