HUBERTUS -- St. John Vianney is described as "what a Catholic priest should be," and his heart was on display at the Holy Hill Basilica on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
A special ceremony was held to welcome the sacred relic of St. John Vianney.
He was originally from France, and he passed away in 1859.
The relic is making its way around the country as part of the "Heart of a Priest" tour. “Heart of a Priest,” which refers to the physical heart of John Vianney that has resisted decay for more than 150 years and to the good character that should belong to every priest.
The relic was set to leave Holy Hill after Mass Thursday evening, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday's Mass was celebrated by Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki.