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This page describes the vision and mission of St. John Neumann Parish, provides a brief history of our patron saint, and describes our existing and future church facilities.
Our Vision - As members of Christ’s Body, the parishioners of St. John Neumann live the Gospel through worship, prayer, evangelization, teaching, and service while guarding the deposit of faith as handed on to us by the Apostles and their successors. (adopted September 14, 2006)
The mission of St. John Neumann Parish is to build up the Kingdom of God in the name of Jesus Christ through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by the proclamation of the Good News and in the evangelical service that flows from it. (adopted September 14, 2006)
Almight God, you called Saint John Neumann to a life of service, zeal, and compassion for the gudiance of Your people in the New World. By his prayers, help us to build up the community of the Church through our dedication to the Christian education of youth and through the witness of our brotherly love. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
Opening Prayer for Mass on the Feast of St. John Neumann
Our Patron Saint – Saint John Neumann
St. John Neumann, patron saint of the parish of St. John Neumann, is the first male American citizen to be proclaimed a saint. He was canonized by Pope Paul VI on June 19, 1977, shortly before the new parish was officially established.
Born in Prachatitz, Bohemia March 28, 1811, Neumann studied at the diocesan seminary of Bedweis and later emerged from the University of Prague with a reputation for solid piety and a penetrating mind.
His zeal for the American missions brought him to New York City, where he was ordained priest in 1836. His special ministry to the many immigrants arriving in the country at that time reflected his deep concern for the unfortunate.
Click here for The Ordination Prayer of St John Neumann
He became a Redemptorist Father in 1840, served as a rector of parishes in Pittsburgh and Baltimore, and later became head of the Redemptorists in the United States. His holiness of life and administrative abilities were again recognized in 1852, when Pope Pius IX named him fourth Bishop of Philadelphia at the age of 41.
With bold and ingenuity, Neumann turned his energy to building churches and schools, legislating for his priests and people at a time when Roman Catholics had little influence, and was the first prelate to organize a diocesan school system. Until his death on January 5, 1860, a deep personal love of God and a resolve to lead others to Him were the goals of St. John Neumann' life.
For more details about St. John Neumann, visit his shrine (click here).
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Groundbreaking for our new church facility was September 24, 2006. The new church for St. John Neumann Parish, Farragut, TN, has a Romanesque style that seats 923 (as of 5/16/07). The building also includes a Day Chapel and an Adoration Chapel. It is inspired by Romanesque churches of the Burgundy region in France, the finest and earliest development of Romanesque architecture.
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