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Skull of St Thomas Aquinas arrives in US, offers rare chance to view first-class relic
The skull of St. Thomas Aquinas has begun a three-week tour of the eastern United States, offering a rare chance for Americans to view first-class relics of a 13th century saint.
“The visit of a major relic of St. Thomas Aquinas to the United States is a great blessing, and it is especially meaningful this year, when we are celebrating 750 years since the entrance of St. Thomas into heaven,” Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P., told Fox News Digital.
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Little, a Catholic priest and a Dominican friar, is the assistant director of the Thomistic Institute in Washington, D.C. The Thomistic Institute is “an academic institute of the Pontifical Faculty of the Dominican House of Studies,” according to its website.
The remains of St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull is housed in this special container, called a reliquary. (Courtesy Dominican Friars)
St. Thomas Aquinas was himself a member of the Dominican Order. He is revered in the Catholic Church as both a saint and as a Doctor of the Church, a special title given to those who have made major contributions to theology and doctrine.
Those who attend the events on the tour will have the chance to see Aquinas’ skull encased in a reliquary, a special container used for the storing and veneration of relics.
A first-class relic is a part of a saint’s body; a second-class relic is an item that a saint used during their life; and a third-class relic is an item that has been touched to a first- or second-class relic.
The relics are normally kept in Toulouse, France, but have been traveling through Europe for the last year as part of a celebration of milestone anniversaries in the life of the saint.
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Little acknowledged that the concept of relics might seem off-putting to some.
“For many who are not familiar with Catholic devotion to relics, (the tour of Aquinas’ skull) might seem like a macabre event,” said Little. “But it is important to remember that from the earliest days of Christianity, the bodies of the saints have been symbols of faith, hope and love.”
People had the chance to venerate a first-class relic of St. Thomas Aquinas on Nov. 29 at St. Dominic Church in Washington, D.C. (Christine Rousselle/Fox News Digital)
The bodily remains of a saint “are a reminder of life totally dedicated to the service and love of God, both physically as well as spiritually,” said Little.
“In particular, the visit of the skull of St. Thomas Aquinas is also a reminder of the great gift of his saintly scholarship, which has enlightened the minds of countless millions [throughout],” he said.
Aquinas’ most famous work is the “Summa Theologica,” a complete guide to the theology of the Catholic Church.
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Those who visit the relics have a multitude of reasons for doing so, said Little, and they hope that Aquinas, “who now sees God face to face, will pray for us, and that those prayers may strengthen our own faith, hope, and love, so that we may join the Angelic Doctor in eternity among the choir of angels.”
One of the people who came to venerate the relics was Amy Sawka of Chantilly, Virginia, who visited St. Dominic Catholic Church on Nov. 29 with her family.
The skull of St. Thomas Aquinas will be on display in 10 cities in the eastern United States through Dec. 18. (Christine Rousselle/Fox News Digital)
Sawka, who told Fox News Digital she is a “homeschooling mom of five, expecting a sixth,” said she came to ask Aquinas for a spiritual boost.
“I came to ask St Thomas Aquinas for a little extra help to make the homeschool everything the children need,” she said.
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The tour began at St. Dominic Church in Washington, D.C., and continued at the Dominican House of Studies on Nov. 30. All the stops on this tour are locations administered by the Dominican friars.
The visit of the skull of St. Thomas Aquinas is also a reminder of the great gift of his saintly scholarship.
After leaving D.C., the relics headed south to Charlottesville, Virginia, on Dec. 2, and then north to Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island, on Dec. 4.
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The remaining tour dates include:
Dec. 6: St. Gertrude Priory, Cincinnati
Dec. 7-8: St. Patrick Parish, Columbus, Ohio
Dec. 10: St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, Louisville, Kentucky
Dec. 12: St. Rose Priory, Springfield, Kentucky
Dec. 14: St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church, New York City
Dec. 16: St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia
Dec. 18: Sts. Philip and James Catholic Church, Baltimore
DC police searching for suspects in string robberies
D.C. police are asking the public for help tracking down those suspects responsible for the string of early morning robberies in the nation’s capital.
WASHINGTON – D.C. police are asking the public for help tracking down those suspects responsible for the string of early morning robberies in the nation’s capital.
The seven attacks happened in just under two hours on Monday morning. FOX 5’s Sierra Fox spoke with some of the victims by phone who say they’re still processing those terrifying encounters.
The thieves got away with eight iPhones, an iPad a Macbook, several wallets with hundreds of dollars worth of cash inside and even credit cards.
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“Definitely very, very concerning. I hate to hear that in the city in which I live for sure,” one DC resident said.
The first robbery happened just after 6 a.m. on 10th Street in Northeast. In that instance, three suspects threatened a family.
The next attempt at 3rd and K Street in Northeast happened at 6:30 a.m. The robbery was unsuccessful because the victim fought back.
Just 25 minutes later at 6:55 a.m., one of the suspects held up someone at gunpoint and demanded their personal belongings on East Capitol Street in Northeast.
At 7 a.m., the thieves approached a victim on Burke Street in Southeast and did the same thing.
Thirty minutes later, the suspects assaulted a man and took off with his technology and money. Then at 7:46 a.m., a person was robbed at gunpoint on Constitution Avenue in Northeast.
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“When you get any density of people together, I think it’s going to be difficult. People are going to have difficulties and try to take advantage of each other,” another D.C. resident said.
Investigators believe the suspects used this white getaway vehicle caught on surveillance cameras. In addition, they say these individuals allegedly used the stolen credit cards from a robbery to purchase items.
The victims tell FOX 5 that the persons of interest appeared to be teenagers.
One person who lives nearby the incidents said, “I would definitely discourage any young people from doing that kind of activity. I don’t think it’s helpful for their futures or helpful for people now. If you’re doing it for selfish reasons, it’s not going to be good for you, it’s not going to look good for you and it’s harming others and that’s really never a good thing.”
D.C. police are offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest. If you recognize the suspects, contact authorities right away.
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The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) Hosts Scholarship Gala in Washington, DC to Honor Leaders and Students Advancing Health Equity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) is proud to announce the awarding of 18 new scholarships with the support of the United Health Foundation (up to $20,000) to graduate students from the Western United States on their journeys to become doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and physician assistants in our communities.
“We are deeply grateful to our leaders and sponsors whose support strengthens the path toward a more diverse and equitable health sector,” said Dr. Elena Rios, President of NHHF.
The Washington DC Awards Gala will be held on December 4th from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time at the Hilton Washington DC, National Mall, The Wharf.
The National Hispanic Health Foundation thanks the following health leaders for their work in transforming government programs, academic institutions, private sector organizations, and local communities to increase access to health care. Washington DC Hispanic Health Leadership Honorees include: Congresswoman Nanette Barragán; Congressman Adriano Espaillat; Congressman Joaquin Castro; Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez; David J. Skorton, MD (President & CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges); Cristina Antelo (CEO of Feroz Strategies); and Sindy Escobar Alvarez, PhD, (Medical Research Program Director at the Doris Duke Foundation).
With immense gratitude, NHHF thanks all our scholarship gala sponsors across sectors for their generosity and dedication to supporting our mission to empower and diversify the next generation of health professionals. Platinum Sponsors include: United Health Foundation. Gold Sponsors include: Centene Corporation. Silver Sponsors include: Bristol-Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance, Eli Lilly, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. Media Partners include: El Tiempo Latino, Latina Publishers, Latina Style Magazine, Latino Leaders, and Rolli.
It is with great pleasure that the National Hispanic Health Foundation announces the following 2024 scholarship award recipients for the Eastern United States:
Natalia Perez Baez
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Jhoely Duque-Jimenez
Weill Cornell Medical College
Angela Teresa Perez Villalobos
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Elyse Manzo Martin
Tufts University School of Medicine
Yanilka Rodriguez
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College
Devin Barzallo
Case Western Reserve University of Medicine
Dariana Gil Hernandez
Yale University School of Medicine
Ronald Arguete
Howard University College of Medicine
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