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<![CDATA[The Catacombs - Portal]]> https://thecatacombs.org/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:05:59 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Holy Mass in Arizona [Phoenix area] - August 2, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8494 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:18 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8494 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026

Time: Confessions - 8:00 AM
Holy Mass - 9:00 AM

Location: 2406 W. Fawn Drive
Phoenix, AZ

Contact: 315-391-7575]]> Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026

Time: Confessions - 8:00 AM
Holy Mass - 9:00 AM

Location: 2406 W. Fawn Drive
Phoenix, AZ

Contact: 315-391-7575]]> <![CDATA[Holy Mass in California [San Diego area] - August 1, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8493 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:13:17 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8493 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. Peter's Chains / First Saturday

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Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: Confessions - 8:30 AM
    Holy Mass - 9:30 AM

Location: 4514 Max Drive
   San Diego, CA

Contact: Gloria Nussey
   619-281-6494
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Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: Confessions - 8:30 AM
    Holy Mass - 9:30 AM

Location: 4514 Max Drive
   San Diego, CA

Contact: Gloria Nussey
   619-281-6494
   1glonuss@cox.net]]> <![CDATA[Holy Mass in California [Los Angeles area] - July 30, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8492 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:28 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8492 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. Abdon and Sennen

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Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Time: Confessions - TBD
Holy Mass - TBD

Location: Los Angeles area - contact coordinator [below] for location details

Contact: 949-331-6436]]> Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. Abdon and Sennen

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Time: Confessions - TBD
Holy Mass - TBD

Location: Los Angeles area - contact coordinator [below] for location details

Contact: 949-331-6436]]> <![CDATA[Holy Mass in California [San Jose area] - July 29, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8491 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:02:06 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8491 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. Martha

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Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2025

Time: Confessions - 8:30 AM
Holy Mass - 9:00 AM

Location: TBD - contact coordinator at below number [San Jose area]

Contact: Charles 510-598-6457]]> <![CDATA[Holy Mass in California [San Jose area] - July 28, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8490 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:58:16 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8490 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. Nazarius & Companions

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Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2025

Time: Confessions - 7:30 PM
Holy Mass - 8:30 PM

Location: TBD - contact coordinator at below number [San Jose area]

Contact: Charles 510-598-6457]]> Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. Nazarius & Companions

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Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2025

Time: Confessions - 7:30 PM
Holy Mass - 8:30 PM

Location: TBD - contact coordinator at below number [San Jose area]

Contact: Charles 510-598-6457]]> <![CDATA[Holy Mass in Idaho [Post Falls area] - July 26, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8489 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:53:54 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8489 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary
w/ Commemoration of the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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Date: Sunday, July 26, 2025

Time: Confessions - 9:00 AM
Holy Mass - 9:30 AM

Location: 26485 North Silver Meadows Loop
Athol, ID 83801 [Post Falls area]

Contact: 253-509-2564]]> Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary
w/ Commemoration of the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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Date: Sunday, July 26, 2025

Time: Confessions - 9:00 AM
Holy Mass - 9:30 AM

Location: 26485 North Silver Meadows Loop
Athol, ID 83801 [Post Falls area]

Contact: 253-509-2564]]> <![CDATA[Holy Mass in Idaho [Post Falls area] - July 25, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8488 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:49:36 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8488 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Feast of St. James the Greater

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Date: Saturday, July 25, 2025

Time: Confessions - 5:30 PM
Holy Mass - 6:30 PM

Location: 26485 North Silver Meadows Loop
Athol, ID 83801 [Post Falls area]

Contact: 253-509-2564]]> <![CDATA[A Battle Led by St. Ulrich, Prince-Bishop of Augsburg]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8487 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:54:58 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8487 A Battle Led by St. Ulrich, Prince-Bishop of Augsburg
Adapted from The Life of Ulrich of Augsburg by Gerhard, Dalcassian Press, 2024

TIA | July 11, 2026

St. Ulrich was the Bishop of Augsburg in the 10th century (923–973), and known for his efforts to reform the Church and spread the Faith in Bavaria. One of his most epic feats was his valiant defense of his city in 955 when Augsburg was besieged by the Magyars (Hungarians).

Ulrich defended the city of Lechfeld, just south of Augsburg, for more than three days against the attacking heathens in August 955. The Prince-Bishop was actively engaged in the fight, organized the defense, and encouraged the fighters in the frontlines. Ulrich’s ability to hold out during the siege until the imperial forces arrived was crucial to the victory of Emperor Otto.

His legend was written by Gerhard, provost of Augsburg, between 982 and 993. Gerhard was an eyewitness and gave a lively account of the Prince-Bishop's part in the battle. However, between 1020 and 1040 the Abbot of Reichenau Berno revised the Life of the holy Bishop, and hid the militant character of St. Ulrichhim presenting him as only a pious and meditating person, dedicated to prayer: No fights, no blood, no aggressive stances, the defense of Augsburg is mentioned just in passing.

In later versions of the legends, even the Magyars and the Battle itself disappear from the text. Fortunately, in the 15th century historians discovered the original “historically authentic” version. The following excerpt is from the original work by Gerhard.

It would not do good to be silent about the miracles of a great vision manifested to Ulrich where he foresaw the Battle of Lechfeld. One night some years before, when he placed his body on the bed to sleep, he saw St. Afra [an early martyr and Patron Saint of Augsburg] in great beauty, dressed in a beautiful tunic and girded, standing before him and saying: “Arise and follow me.”

Patron of Augsburg St. Afra appeared to Ulrich

Then she led him to a field commonly called Lechfeld. There he found St. Peter, the Prince of the Apostles, who told him many things. He also indicated to him the impending incursion of the Hungarians and the places of battle. And, although it would only be with great effort, he announced that victory would be granted to the Christians.

After this vision was completed, he released him. Having been placed back on the bed, Ulrich returned to himself and contemplated it all, reverently recalling the words of St. Paul who was caught up to the secrets of third heaven “whether in the body or out of the body.” (2 Cor 12). …

Now, I would like to recount how the Almighty Lord deemed it worthy to liberate His people through the merits of His servant Ulrich. In 955, such a multitude of Hungarians (Magyars) was to be seen that no one living at that time claimed to have see such in the region before.

They simultaneously devastated the region of Noricum from the Danube River to the Black Forest; and when they crossed the Licum and occupied Alamannia, they burned the Church of Saint Afra and plundered the entire province, and set fire to the great part up to the Hilara River.

A huge Magyar horde attacked Lechfeld

They besieged the city of Lechfeld, where the holy Bishop had a very great multitude of his best soldiers gathered within the walls of the city. Because of his direction, agility and boldness, the city stood firmly.

For when they saw the army of Hungarians surrounding the city to assault, they wished to go out to meet them. But the Bishop did not consent to it, commanding that the gate where the greatest entrance remained be firmly closed.

For it was at the eastern gate that the Hungarians planned to try to enter. But the soldiers of the Bishop, fighting bravely before that gate, resisted them, until finally one of the Magyars who was leading the others fell in battle and was killed. When the others saw him fall dead to the ground, they took him and returned to their camp.

At the hour of battle, the Bishop Ulrich, sitting on his horse, clothed with a stole, unarmed by shield or armor or helmet, stood unscathed and untouched while darts and stones were flying around him. When the battle was finished, he went around the city and commanded that towers of war should be suitably established around it and that throughout the night they be built and that the ramparts be renewed as much as time allowed.

The Bishop, however, spent much of the night in prayer, fervently imploring the mercy of the Holy Mary, Mother of God, for the defense of the people and the liberation of the city. The next morning, after saying the Mass, he went out to encourage the troops, recalling the words of the psalmist David, saying “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” (Ps 22).

The Prince Bishop in the thick of the battle

After his salutary speech was concluded, when the rays of the shining sun were first illuminating the breadth of the earth, the army of Hungarians encircled the city to assault it with an indescribable multitude from all sides, bringing various instruments for the demolition of the walls.

When they were ready for battle on all sides, and all the defenses of the city were filled with those resisting, the Hungarians, seeing such a multitude in the defenses resisting them, did not dare to draw near the walls, so terrified were they. Meanwhile, when they were prepared for battle forth inside and outside, Berchtolf, son of Arnolf, came to Augsburg to announce the arrival of the glorious Emperor Otto. …

When the Emperor saw such a great army of Hungarians, he thought it could not be overcome by men unless Almighty God deemed to kill them. Trusting in His assistance and strengthened by the consolation of the Prince-Bishop, he began to engage in battle with them. On both sides there was much slaughter, but the glorious victory was given to Emperor Otto by God, for whom nothing is impossible.

Thus did the army of Hungarians finally turn to flight, losing the strength to fight any longer. The Emperor followed them with his men and continued to kill those that he could, and thus returned to Lechfeld in the evening of the day. There, leading the ceremony that night with the Bishop, they honored those who had fallen worthily in battle. …

Today the bodies of St. Ulrich & St. Afra rest in the Basilica that holds their names in Augsburg, Bavaria

Shortly after this, St. Afra appeared again in a vision one night to St. Ulrich, and showed him the placement of her body. So, the Saint had the walls of the Church rebuilt, and did not delay until the exterior was completely covered with tiles and the insid fully adorned and decorated with paintings. He also ordered the ornaments that had been carried off to the city because of the barbarians to be restored.

Later the Bishop ordered a tomb to be dug for himself on the southern side of the outer wall of the church, and he would often go there on Friday and offer prayers and sacrifices there.

St. Ulrich's cult began immediately after his death in 973. Many miracles were wrought at his grave. Gerhard compiled 30 miracle stories by 993 to support the canonization cause, including cures of blindness, paralysis, and fever, and accounts of demoniacs freed at Ulrich's shrine.

Only 20 years after his death, Ulrich was canonized by Pope John XV on July 4, 993. He was the first saint to be canonized by a Pope, rather than by a local authority. His feast is kept on July 4.

God gave Emperor Otto & St. Ulrich the victory

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Adapted from The Life of Ulrich of Augsburg by Gerhard, Dalcassian Press, 2024

TIA | July 11, 2026

St. Ulrich was the Bishop of Augsburg in the 10th century (923–973), and known for his efforts to reform the Church and spread the Faith in Bavaria. One of his most epic feats was his valiant defense of his city in 955 when Augsburg was besieged by the Magyars (Hungarians).

Ulrich defended the city of Lechfeld, just south of Augsburg, for more than three days against the attacking heathens in August 955. The Prince-Bishop was actively engaged in the fight, organized the defense, and encouraged the fighters in the frontlines. Ulrich’s ability to hold out during the siege until the imperial forces arrived was crucial to the victory of Emperor Otto.

His legend was written by Gerhard, provost of Augsburg, between 982 and 993. Gerhard was an eyewitness and gave a lively account of the Prince-Bishop's part in the battle. However, between 1020 and 1040 the Abbot of Reichenau Berno revised the Life of the holy Bishop, and hid the militant character of St. Ulrichhim presenting him as only a pious and meditating person, dedicated to prayer: No fights, no blood, no aggressive stances, the defense of Augsburg is mentioned just in passing.

In later versions of the legends, even the Magyars and the Battle itself disappear from the text. Fortunately, in the 15th century historians discovered the original “historically authentic” version. The following excerpt is from the original work by Gerhard.

It would not do good to be silent about the miracles of a great vision manifested to Ulrich where he foresaw the Battle of Lechfeld. One night some years before, when he placed his body on the bed to sleep, he saw St. Afra [an early martyr and Patron Saint of Augsburg] in great beauty, dressed in a beautiful tunic and girded, standing before him and saying: “Arise and follow me.”

Patron of Augsburg St. Afra appeared to Ulrich

A huge Magyar horde attacked Lechfeld

The Prince Bishop in the thick of the battle

Today the bodies of St. Ulrich & St. Afra rest in the Basilica that holds their names in Augsburg, Bavaria

God gave Emperor Otto & St. Ulrich the victory

]]> <![CDATA[New Jersey diocese suppresses Traditional Latin Mass]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8486 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:46:19 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8486 New Jersey diocese suppresses Traditional Latin Mass
Bishop Joseph Andrew Williams of the Diocese of Camden has not renewed the indult
for a Traditional Latin Mass in Northfield, New Jersey.

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(LifeSiteNews) — A Traditional Latin Mass in New Jersey has been suppressed after the retirement of a priest who offered the TLM.

Bishop Joseph Andrew Williams of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, has decided not to renew the indult (permission) to continue the Traditional Latin Mass that was offered at St. Gianna Beretta Molla parish in Northfield, according to a recent report.

LifeSiteNews confirmed that the last TLM at St. Gianna was held Sunday, June 28, just before the retirement of Father Anthony J. Manuppella. According to several parishioners, the priest who has taken over as an administrator knows how to say the TLM, but lacking permission to offer it, is instead offering Novus Ordo Masses in Latin, ad orientem, at noon on Sundays.

The parish does not disclose its noon Masses on its website, reportedly after Fr. Manuppella was “chastised by the chancery for publicizing the noon Latin Mass on the parish website site and in the bulletin.”

A Responsa issued by Archbishop Arthur Roche, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, to clarify question about Pope Francis’ Latin Mass-crushing Traditionis Custodes stated that TLMs are not to be advertised in parish Mass schedules. [...]]]> New Jersey diocese suppresses Traditional Latin Mass
Bishop Joseph Andrew Williams of the Diocese of Camden has not renewed the indult
for a Traditional Latin Mass in Northfield, New Jersey.

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Jul 10, 2026
(LifeSiteNews) — A Traditional Latin Mass in New Jersey has been suppressed after the retirement of a priest who offered the TLM.

Bishop Joseph Andrew Williams of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, has decided not to renew the indult (permission) to continue the Traditional Latin Mass that was offered at St. Gianna Beretta Molla parish in Northfield, according to a recent report.

LifeSiteNews confirmed that the last TLM at St. Gianna was held Sunday, June 28, just before the retirement of Father Anthony J. Manuppella. According to several parishioners, the priest who has taken over as an administrator knows how to say the TLM, but lacking permission to offer it, is instead offering Novus Ordo Masses in Latin, ad orientem, at noon on Sundays.

The parish does not disclose its noon Masses on its website, reportedly after Fr. Manuppella was “chastised by the chancery for publicizing the noon Latin Mass on the parish website site and in the bulletin.”

A Responsa issued by Archbishop Arthur Roche, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, to clarify question about Pope Francis’ Latin Mass-crushing Traditionis Custodes stated that TLMs are not to be advertised in parish Mass schedules. [...]]]> <![CDATA[Bulletin - Oratory of the SHM: VII Sunday After Pentecost]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8485 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:32:59 +0000 Oratory]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8485 [Image: 2b44462f-b737-45e9-4795-b7282ffac53b.jpg]

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BULLETIN: VII Sunday After Pentecost

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BULLETIN: VII Sunday After Pentecost

]]> <![CDATA[Fr. Hewko's Sermons: 7th Sunday After Pentecost July 12, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8484 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:29:08 +0000 Deus Vult]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8484 7th Sunday After Pentecost

“The Good Tree Beareth Good Fruit”

July 12, 202

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“The Good Tree Beareth Good Fruit”

July 12, 202

Audio

]]> <![CDATA[Holy Mass in New Hampshire - July 19, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8483 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:33:20 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8483 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

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Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Time: Confessions - 10:00 AM
    Holy Mass - 10:30 AM

Location: The Oratory of the Sorrowful Heart of Mary
    66 Gove's Lane
    Wentworth, NH 03282

Contact: 315-391-7575
sorrowfulheartofmaryoratory@gmail.com]]> <![CDATA[Holy Mass in New Hampshire - July 12, 2026]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8482 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8482 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

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Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026

Time: Confessions - 10:00 AM
    Holy Mass - 10:30 AM

Location: The Oratory of the Sorrowful Heart of Mary
    66 Gove's Lane
    Wentworth, NH 03282

Contact: 315-391-7575
sorrowfulheartofmaryoratory@gmail.com]]> <![CDATA[Naples: Man steals miter from statue of St. Januarius in Duomo; arrested outside the EU]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8481 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:04:56 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=8481 Computer translated from the Italian:

Naples: Man steals miter from statue of St. Januarius in Duomo; arrested outside the EU

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ImolaOggi.it | July 8, 2026

A 43-year-old non-EU citizen was arrested in Naples after stealing the bishop's headdress from the statue of San Gennaro in the Neapolitan Cathedral. After the alarm was raised by the caretaker, an army patrol stopped him, chasing the thief and catching him, then waiting for the Carabinieri to arrive.

The theft of the headdress of San Gennaro
The thief entered Naples Cathedral on Wednesday morning and reached one of the cathedral's altars where a bust of Saint Januarius complete with miter, the pointed bishop's headdress, is on display. The man, pretending to observe the statue, approached and grabbed the precious accessory, then quickly walked away.

The caretaker's alarm
The alarm was raised by the caretaker, who immediately alerted 112. The operations center of the Naples provincial command located the man thanks to cameras in front of the churchyard, and radioed his location to an army patrol engaged in Operation Safe Roads. The officers, following the operator's instructions, chased and stopped the 43-year-old.

The recovered heirloom
Moments later, the Carabinieri of the Naples mobile radio unit arrived and arrested the man. Once the heirloom was recovered, the 43-year-old will face charges of attempted aggravated theft and is now awaiting trial.

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Update:

Migrant arrested after attempting to steal St. Januarius relic in Naples
A 43-year-old foreign national faces charges of attempted aggravated theft after seizing the mitre from the bust of St. Januarius inside Naples' famed cathedral.

Jul 10, 2026
NAPLES, Italy (LifeSiteNews) — An immigrant man has been arrested after attempting to take the mitre displayed on the bust of St. Januarius inside the cathedral in Naples, Italy.

On July 8, a 43-year-old foreign national was arrested after attempting to steal the mitre displayed on the bust of St. Januarius inside Naples Cathedral. The relic was recovered within minutes through the coordinated response of the Italian Carabinieri and Army personnel serving under the “Strade Sicure” (“Safe Streets”) security operation. According to Italian authorities, the suspect will face a charge of attempted aggravated theft.

According to information released by the authorities, the man entered the cathedral alone and walked directly toward the altar where the bust of St. Januarius, the patron saint of Naples and the Campania region, is displayed. He removed the bishop’s mitre from the bust and quickly headed toward the exit before leaving the church.

The cathedral’s custodian immediately noticed what had happened and alerted Italy’s emergency services, triggering the police response.

The surveillance system installed outside the cathedral allowed operators at the Naples Provincial Carabinieri Command to identify the suspect as he moved away from the building. Army personnel stationed nearby as part of the “Strade Sicure” operation were informed of the suspect’s movements by radio and intercepted him a short distance from the cathedral.

Carabinieri officers from the Naples Radiomobile Unit arrived shortly afterward, placed the man under arrest, and recovered the mitre intact.

“The relic was recovered,” authorities confirmed after the arrest.

They added that the intervention relied on close coordination between the emergency operations centre, surveillance cameras positioned in front of the cathedral, Army personnel deployed in the area, and responding Carabinieri officers. The sequence of events – from the emergency call to the recovery of the mitre – unfolded within only a few minutes.

The thief had attempted to steal the mitre of St. Januarius, one of the principal devotional objects associated with the patron saint and former bishop of Naples. Following the recovery of the relic, devotees were reassured that it had been returned safely to the cathedral.

St. Januarius, known in Southern Italy as “San Gennaro,” is revered as the patron saint of Naples and the wider Campania region. His bust, together with its liturgical ornaments, is displayed inside Naples Cathedral, one of the city’s principal churches and a major destination for pilgrims and visitors.

The mitre on the bust of St. Januarius has immense value – artistic, historical, and devotional alike. It is not a mere ornament but a sacred jewel crafted in the 17th century, adorned with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds donated over the centuries by monarchs and faithful devotees.

It forms part of the renowned “Treasure of St. Januarius,” regarded as one of the richest collections of sacred art in the world. From an economic standpoint, the mitre’s material worth is estimated to be worth 20 million euros, or around $22.9 million.]]> Computer translated from the Italian:

Naples: Man steals miter from statue of St. Januarius in Duomo; arrested outside the EU

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July 8, 2026

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July 8, 2026

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