Cause for Canonization
Servant of God: Msgr. Bernard John Quinn
About Msgr. Quinn

In the eyes of the African American population of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Msgr. Bernard Quinn is already a saint. He fought tirelessly to promote and defend the rights and equality of all people, even in the face of grueling resistance from those around him. His work has continued to grow, not only throughout the Diocese but across the world. His story highlights why he is a saint for our time.

Documentary: Servant of God

This film from NET TV tells the inspiring story of Bernard Quinn's life.

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Fr. Quinn with the orphan children at Wading River on Long Island.Fr. Quinn's boyhood home in Newark.Fr. Quinn as a seminarian with his classmates at St. John’s Seminary in Brooklyn.Fr. Quinn volunteered for military service during World War I and was assigned to France.A postcard with his portrait and the date of his death.Painted portrait of Fr. Quinn.Flag from Fr. Quinn's battlefield Mass kit.Christmas card to parishioners personalized by Fr. Quinn.Another Christmas card from Fr. Quinn.Promotional card for the Catholic Colored Mission.Pilgrims at Fr. Quinn's gravesite after the 2024 annual memorial Mass.Pilgrims visiting Fr. Quinn's grave in 2018.
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