January 4 is the feast day of Saint Nepomucene Neumann
January 4 is the feast day of Saint Nepomucene Neumann, or Saint Nepomucene Neumanne. The date honors Saint Nepomucene Neumann, a Catholic priest of Czech origin who stood out for his religious dedication, service to the community and missionary work.
Saint Nepomucene Neumann was born on March 28, 1811, in Bohemia, in what is now the Czech Republic, and became the fourth bishop of Philadelphia (USA). He was one of the first Czech immigrants to arrive in the United States, where he dedicated himself to education, charity and mission. During his life, Neumann founded schools, built churches and dedicated himself to evangelization, being particularly recognized for his work with immigrants and his role in strengthening the Catholic community.
He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1963 and canonized in 1977.
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