So, what is a relic? A relic comes from the Latin word reliquiae, meaning “remains” or “something left behind.” In Catholic and Orthodox traditions, relics are often associated with the physical remains of a saint (such as bones, hair, or blood) or objects that have come into contact with a

The younger generation is returning to the Catholic Church because of its traditions, not in spite of them.

By Rita Di Mauro Pope Francis, known for his deep devotion to the Virgin Mary, was laid to rest at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major  (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome — a rare and poignant choice for a papal burial. This basilica, the oldest church in the West dedicated to

We invite you to please join us for a novena preparing our souls for the upcoming canonization of Bl. Carlo Acutis, who is set to become the first millennial saint. Bl. Carlo Acutis Novena (1)View the Novena HereBl. Carlo Acutis Novena (1).pdf4 MBdownload-circle When the idea for an

April 17, 2025 In Marikina City, Philippines is a shrine fittingly named The Reliquarium – The Home of the Sacred Relics. This shrines houses thousands of relics and is one of the largest public displays of relics in the country. Dr. Dave de la Cruz, O.P., one of the shrine’

In this powerful episode with the Christian Channel, Anthony Di Mauro, founder of The Relic Project, sat down with Yenitza to uncover the mission behind this incredible non-profit organization. The Relic Project is dedicated to preserving sacred relics and sharing the inspiring stories of saints like Blessed Carlo Acutis and

There are several important relics on public display throughout the United States. As we continue expanding our database, we're excited to highlight these sacred treasures for pilgrims and the faithful to discover. If you believe in our mission, please consider making a donation. Learn how every dollar helps

We are thrilled to welcome Wouter to our team. Here, he holds a 1st class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which will soon be enshrined in the very first St. Carlo Acutis Chapel in the Netherlands. In case you didn’t know, the soon-to-be saint is one of our beloved

The Relic Project is a fully self-funded initiative—operating without external sponsors or major institutional backers. Your generous support empowers us to expand our reach and touch more souls through the sacred tradition of relic veneration. As an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all contributions are tax-deductible, making every

With great joy, we invite you to please tune into The Relic Project’s collaboration with EWTN Vatican Office.

"My guest this week [...] is Anthony Di Mauro. We talk briefly about his time this summer as an intern in the Rome EWTN office and then focus on something amazing he has started called The Relic Project."

Did you know The Relic Project was founded only 5 months ago and our founder is under 30? CatholicVote is an organization whose mission is to inspire every Catholic in America to live out the truths of our faith in public life. We at The Relic Project want to personally