SAN DIEGO — For the first time, the relic of St. Jude has been brought to San Diego, giving thousands of people the rare opportunity to be a part of history.His remains are kept inside a wooden container carved in the shape of an upright arm.He is one of the 12 Apostles, which is what drew the crowds of people who showed up even before the doors opened, including Margaret Maxton, who came from the Bay Area.There were others like Vivian Simon, who attends St.
“We like to have pictures of Saints on the wall, like family on the wall, so having something that we can touch, see, experience fills a human need and a spiritual need for so many people,” Simon said.Father Brian Hayes, the Pastor at St. Catherine’s, said that while this takes on a special meaning for Catholics, he hopes all those who come, regardless of religion, walk away with a sense of hope.
"He is the Saint of the Impossible, and many people have found answers to prayers through the intercession of St. Jude," Hayes said.