The featured image is an autographed blessing signed by Pius XI-- a hand-colored photo of him sitting at his desk. It is in an ornate frame that has... read more →
New Marian Feast Has Deep Roots There... read more →
"If you love me, feed my lambs & for my part,... read more →
May 29, 1954: The Canonization of Pope Pius... read more →
Memorial Day Is the Most Catholic Secular Holiday Back in... read more →
Solemnity of Pentecost at the Pantheon Rose petals are dropped from the open oculus at twelve o'clock noon in commemoration of the descent of the Holy Ghost... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy.... read more →
This document for a relic of St. John of the Cross, is partly printed and partly in his own hand, and is signed by him as Cardinal. His signature ... read more →
Here is Father’s Commentary about the hand-written business card: Benedict XV preceded Pius... read more →
I owe Bishop Brom for so much in my life. He accepted me to be a seminarian for the diocese of Duluth back in the 1980s and was a mentor... read more →
Here is Father’s Commentary Of all the items I have in the Collection, and it’s quite massive, there are only a handful of items that really have an... read more →
The number of autographs belonging to popes, saints & blesseds, and notable individuals on Papal Artifacts number in the hundreds. We thought you'd enjoy the message from Dominic Tardini,... read more →
A Roman Collar Worn by Pope St. Pius X The collar has a card describing what this item is as well as a wax... read more →
About the Featured Image A Vatican Stamp Collection from the Past 150 Years Recently, a stamp collector, Christopher Brunner, generously donated his very large collection of Vatican stamps... read more →
On April 15, when I got home from what seemed to be a particularly long day, I... read more →
The artifact is a 1st class relic, meaning it is the physical remains of a saint (bone, a hair, skull, a limb, etc.). Traditionally, a martyr’s relics are often more... read more →
Recently, Father Richard Kunst was contacted by Real Presence Radio to do an interview about Fatima and the... read more →
Emily Ness Updated: May 17, 2020 10:49 PM A Northland pastor with a passion for collecting Papal memorabilia will he making an appearance on Pawn Stars Monday. Father... read more →
There are few items in the Collection to compare with the rare acquisitions of these two note-cards, one written entirely in his... read more →
What have I done with my baptism and confirmation? Is Christ really at the center of my life? Do I have time for prayer in my life? ... read more →
A Word about Anti-Popes from the Papal Minutes of Papal Artifacts Scroll to Number 5 of the Papal Minutes for a word about them! A Catholic radio station... read more →
This is a very unique photo and blessing of Pope Paul VI while he was the Archbishop of Milan. It is dated May 16th, 1955.... read more →
When you have a "gene" in you that enjoys collecting--at the present time, papal artifacts, but in the past, amassing hundreds of autographs of important... read more →
As a child, my spirituality... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
Among the many hats the Curator of Papal Artifacts wears are his contributions to Real Presence Radio as the co-host of a monthly radio program. This reflection was first... read more →
The Featured Image This artifact is a portrait of Pius XII giving a blessing in a common pose of his and containing the contents of the blessing with... read more →
March 30, 1983 The Rev. Robert H. Brom, rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Winona, Minnesota, has been named bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth, succeeding... read more →
Autographed Color Photo of Pope Benedict XVI This item is actually both common and... read more →
Reverend Richard B. Kunst St. James Catholic Church Duluth, MN Sponsor: Rep. Pete Stauber, (R-MN) Date of Prayer: 05/08/2019 One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain: Mr.... read more →