On July 30 in the heart of Manhattan, the faithful gathered at St. John the Baptist Parish to honor a humble and holy man – Blessed Solanus Casey.
Being called a “Blessed” means that on the road to sainthood, that person only has one more stop – the need for one more approved miracle. And judging by Blessed Solanus Casey’s fame for answering prayers, that might not take very much longer.
Small habits turn everyday moments into prayer this summer.
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OSV News
| 07/17/2026
The daytime gathering will be at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church.
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Armando Machado
| 07/17/2026
From a shrine dedicated to America's first saint to a performing arts center inspired by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, these five destinations reveal another fascinating side of New York's Catholic heritage.