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Saturday, November 17, 2012  Mettazee Morris acted out the life of Father Augustus Tolton's mother, Martha Tolton.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The road to becoming a Catholic saint is long, especially after facing the oppression of slavery.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Father Augustus Tolton is climbing the ladder to sainthood

Sunday, July 08, 2012  Quincy residents gathered at Blessed Sacrament Church Sunday to learn about Father Augustus Tolton's road to sainthood.

Friday, February 03, 2012  The tour will take visitors to five locations throughout the city, including his gravesite and St. Peter's Church.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Local women tell the Father Tolton's story through a quilt.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Celebration is underway for the 125th anniversary of Father Augustus Tolton's ordination.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Tri-States visitors crossed the Mississippi River and back to the Gem City in the name of sainthood Thursday.

Thursday, June 24, 2010  A descendent of Father Augustus Tolton writes children's book about the nation's first-known African-American priest.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  George announced Wednesday the Archdiocese of Chicago is introducing the Rev. Augustus Tolton's cause for sainthood.