John Vianney

For over 40 years John Vianney was the parish priest of Ars, near Lyon, France. From modest farming stock and poor at his studies, he overcame many obstacles to become a priest, and to care for his neglected flock. His holiness, preaching and sanctity drew endless numbers of pilgrims. His fame in his own lifetime matched that of a modern day Mother Teresa or Padre Pio. This highly informative booklet reveals the real person behind the famous Cure dÔÇÖArs, and his boundless love for Christ.

ÔÇ£John Vianney is the Patron saint of Parish Priests. In her human manifestation, the Church is passing through an era when again priests undertake their parish mission single-handed. It seems an appropriate time to avail ourselves of his intercession with confidence.ÔÇØ