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Saint John Neumann

Stroll into New York's "Alphabet City," in-the-steps-of Saint John Neumann, America's first man, and first American bishop, to be named a saint.

Father Vincent Capodanno, Servant of God

He was a U.S.Navy Chaplain killed in the Vietnam War while saving the life of a fellow serviceman. His native Staten Island is dotted with memorials, and points-of-interest that take you into 7 small towns in New York City's "Forgotten Borough."

Dorothy Day, Servant of God

Like many saints, before their conversion, her life was a very human story. She had two common law marriages, a divorce, attempted suicide, and had an abortion. She went on to found the Catholic Worker Movement, and Catholic Worker newspaper, which still publishes today.

Father Felix Varela

He's on-track to become the first Cuban-born saint; and re-tracing his steps will take you through New York's Chinatown, Little Italy, and the historic Five Points neighborhood depicted in the movie "Gangs of New York."

Saint Isaac Jogues

Retrace the steps of the first Catholic priest to set foot on Manhattan island, the birthplace of New York City.