Relics
Framed picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that hung on the wall behind Fr. Peter office chapel altar in Olympia Fields, Illinois for over 20 years
Framed image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary that also was displayed behind Fr. Peter’s chapel altar for over two decades. Father received these two beautiful pictures as a present for his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood in May of 1991
Office chapel chalice and paten used last 8 years of Father’s life, including the Mass he celebrated on Sept. 9, 2014, just hours before his death.
Candles and candle holders used at Fathers very last Mass in his office chapel on September 9, 2014.
Crucifix that overlooked Father’s casket during his 3 day wake at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica in Chicago
Father’s business card when he served for 6 years as Consultor General for the Servite Order in Rome from 1953 to 1959
Original portrait of Fr. Peter by famous artist Andre Durand housed at Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry (OSMM) in Vandelia, Illinois along with many other relics of Father’s ministry
Statue of the Sorrowful Mother given to Father by Debbie and Vanessa from OSMM that was displayed in his office chapel for many years
Relics of saints that Father possessed since the 1960s, including one associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary
Original 1871 confirmation class roster handwritten by Italian Servite St. Anthony Pucci. This was given to Fr. Peter as a gift for writing a book about the saint, called “Shepherd of Souls”
Father’s personal copy of the program booklet for the dedication of Our Lady of Benburb (Ireland) Priory where Father served from 1948 to 1953
The personal photo album of Fr. Peter. Many of the photos are of him together with members of his family
Fr. Peter’s copy of Vol. 1 of Poem of the Man God. He strongly recommended the writings of 3rd Order Servite, Maria Valtorta of Viareggio, Italy.