Year of Saint John Neumann: January 2011 Archives

2011 marks the 200th birthday of Saint John Neumann. And the US Redemptorists are making the coming year a notable one to recognize the anniversary. The saint lived March 28, 1811 to January 5, 1860. He was 49 years old at the time of his death and 8 years as the 4th bishop of Philadelphia.

Praise our loving, gracious God

Who has called us each by name

And has chosen shepherds true,

Unimpressed by gain or fame;

These have nurtured all God's fold

And the gospel true have told.

Praise for John, God's bishop sure,

Teaching, preaching in our land;

Founding churches, building schools,

Trusting in God's gracious hand;

Learning tongues that all might hear

Glory to the Father give,

And to Christ the Lord, God's Son,

And to Spirit, Paraclete:

Ever blessèd Three-in-One!

With John Neumann, crowned with light,