Bismarck Bishop David D. Kagan announced the opening of a diocesan investigation into Michelle Christine Duppong’s “holiness of life and love for God” for her possible canonization.
North Dakota diocese takes first step toward possible cause for former FOCUS missionary
Pope to set date for canonizations at consistory
Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement of a miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican announced.
Faith, fortitude, martyrdom, miracles: Pope will recognize 10 new saints
In view of the canonization ceremony, the Congregation for Saints’ Causes has published a brief biography of each of the 10 new saints and information about the miracle attributed to their intercession needed for their canonizations.
Peruvian martyr who put faith in peace takes step toward sainthood
Good Shepherd Sister María Agustina Rivas Lopez, who was murdered by terrorists during Peru’s political violence, was beatified May 7 during a liturgy in the same plaza where she was shot to death in 1990.
Vatican officials in U.S to study alleged miracles in Father Tolton’s cause
In its April 14 report, KHQA-TV Channel 7 provided no details as to what the alleged miracles under investigation might entail.
Pope advances causes of four religious, cardinal who organized first WYDs
The four candidates, who are now “venerable,” included Cardinal Pironio, who had served in numerous offices in the Roman Curia from 1975 until his retirement in 1996.
New postulator named for Father Peyton’s sainthood cause
The priest’s gratitude for a miraculous healing led him to create a media ministry that popularized the life-changing idea that “the family that prays together stays together.”
Photos of the Week: Nov. 29, 2021
In the spotlight: Georgia trial verdict, Vatican Christmas tree, Black Catholic History Month, Polish priest’s beatification