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St. Clement's Island was the site of the first Mass said by the English in 1634 in what would become the United States. The island was once 400 acres but, because of erosion, it has been reduced to 60 acres. The island is accessible by ferry April-October. It's a great place to visit to learn more about American Catholic history.
A short video showing the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, Turkey with a brief history lesson.
Watch VideoTravel with me, Catholic Pilgrims, to Ephesus. This ancient city was a major player to our Christian faith. St. Paul, St. John the Apostle, Our Mother Mary, and St. Polycarp all spent time here working to spread the Good News. While the ancient city is abandoned, the ruins are still pretty magnificent. Ephesus once boasted…
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