At a time when America’s original sin of racism is rearing its ugly head again, Father Tolton’s life is a testament to the fact that one person’s commitment to holiness can help to affect change, far beyond one’s neighborhood or lifespan.
Elise Italiano Ureneck: Father Augustus Tolton — A sign for today
Mom says miracle in Sheen cause that saved her son is gift to whole church
Pope Francis has formally approved the miracle attributed to the intercession of Archbishop Sheen, moving him one step closer to beatification.
Bishops affirm diocese’s effort for Michigan man’s sainthood cause
During their spring assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops in a June 12 voice vote indicated their support for Houle’s sainthood cause to advance in the Diocese of Marquette, Mich., his home diocese.
Vatican names Filipino boy who died at 17 Servant of God
Darwin Ramos, a Filipino teenager who died in 2012 at the age of 17, could be on his way to sainthood after the Vatican declared him a Servant of God in March.
Sainthood causes of Blessed Newman, Cardinal Mindszenty advance
Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonization.
Pope advances sainthood causes for 17 women
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of three women and recognized the martyrdom of 14 religious sisters who were killed during the Spanish Civil War.
Bishops to consider endorsing sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman
The U.S. bishops will consider endorsing the sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman, the granddaughter of slaves and the only African-American member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, who transcended racism to leave a lasting mark on Catholic life in the United States in the late 20th century.
Saints risk all for love of Jesus, pope says at canonization Mass
Carrying Pope Paul VI’s pastoral staff and wearing the blood-stained belt of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, Pope Francis formally recognized them, and five others, as saints of the Catholic Church.