RADIO INTERVIEW: The inspiring life of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos October 4, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Redemptorist Father Richard Boever Oct 5 marks the feast of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, a Redemptorist missionary who ministered in the Archdiocese of Baltimore at parishes including St. Alphonsus Ligouri in Baltimore, St. Mary in Annapolis and Ss. Peter and Paul in Cumberland. Blessed Seelos came to the United States from Bavaria to minister to German immigrants and also worked with young men in formation to become Redemptorist priests. George Matysek talks about the inspiring life of Blessed Seelos with Redemptorist Father Richard Boever, executive director of the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos in New Orleans and the author of a newly released book called “Zealous Missionary: From The Perspective Of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.” Click play below to listen to the full interview. CatholicReview · Oct. 3, 2021 | The inspiring life of Blessed Francis X. Seelos Read more about the saints St. Mary Magdalene relic stolen from namesake Salt Lake City cathedral Here comes a saint who gives parents hope Cathedral of Mary Our Queen introduces special novena Pope confirms Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized ‘soon’ Blessed Carlo Acutis Youth Camp officials overjoyed as namesake heads toward canonization Comic book tells story of Buffalo priest up for sainthood and beloved for his work with poor Copyright © 2021 Catholic Review Media Print