Syracuse Herald Journal in Syracuse, New York

U S Catholics to Attend Neumann Canonization in Rome

Vatican confirms June 19 canonization of Bishop John Neumann of Philadelphia, America's first male saint candidate. Thousands of U.S. educators and clergy plan to travel after school year ends June 17, with Cardinal Krol noting the delay aids travel. Neumann, born 1811, immigrated 1836, organized 40 parochial schools and 80 churches in eight years as Philadelphia bishop. Pope waives two miracles rule. one miracle cited is Michael Flanagan’s bone cancer recovery in 1964.