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‘Miracle Workers’

Miracle attributed to John Paul II are now being investigated for his beatification

Miracle attributed to John Paul II are now being investigated for his beatification

Thursday, October 14, 2010 19:20

It seems that Pope John Paul II’s beatification will be fast phased as his cause in the Vatican has now entered a crucial phase of investigation due to miracles attributed to him. During a visit to Spain this week, the...

The life and sanctity of Blessed Chiara

The life and sanctity of Blessed Chiara “Luce” Badano

Saturday, September 25, 2010 2:56

Chiara Badano was born on October 29, 1971, in Sassello, a lively town in the Ligurian Apennines, part of the diocese of Acqui, after her parents had waited for her for 11 years. Her arrival is considered a blessing from...

Modern day, 20th century teenager to be Beatified today!

Modern day, 20th century teenager to be Beatified today!

Saturday, September 25, 2010 2:42

I just received this news a few moments ago and I immediately blogged this to share it with your. It struck me. A modern day teenager who lived in the 80′s and 90′s era will be beatified today. Yes my...

A Deacon from Boston paved the way for Cardinal John Henry Newman's Beatification

A Deacon from Boston paved the way for Cardinal John Henry Newman’s Beatification

Sunday, September 12, 2010 18:19

BEATIFICATION IS THE third of four stages towards canonization and sainthood. The late Pope John Paul II beatified close to 1,500 people; a number that exceeded the combined total of all his predecessors since the 16th century. To be considered...

Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman

Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman

Sunday, September 12, 2010 17:38

Originally an Anglican minister, John Henry Newman converted to Catholicism and became a cardinal at the age of 78. The founder of UCD will be beatified during the pope’s visit to the UK next week. ‘There is such a thing...

First Australian Saint Mary Mckillop, 5 others to be canonized on October 17, 2010

First Australian Saint Mary Mckillop, 5 others to be canonized on October 17, 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 21:19

Pope Benedict XVI will create six new saints Oct. 17, including Blessed Mary MacKillop, who will be Australia’s first saint, and the Canadian Blessed Andre Bessette, who will be the first saint of the Holy Cross Brothers. The pope announced...

Rachel Lozano of St. Louis cured of Cancer through Bl. William Chaminade; Canonization may take place soon

Rachel Lozano of St. Louis cured of Cancer through Bl. William Chaminade; Canonization may take place soon

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 21:04

Last Friday an evening prayer service marked the Archdiocese of St. Louis’ official closure of its investigation into an alleged miraculous cure attributed to Bl. William Chaminade, founder of the Marianist order. The archdiocesan tribunal, established by Archbishop Robert J....

The Catholic Church's new Saints and Blesseds for 2010

The Catholic Church’s new Saints and Blesseds for 2010

Sunday, June 27, 2010 22:17

Last March 27, 2010, during a private audience with Archbishop Angelo Amato S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Pope Benedict  authorised the congregation to promulgate the following decrees that will elevate the following faithful to the...

African American defender Msgr. Bernard J. Quinn from Brooklyn, New York is a candidate for sainthood

African American defender Msgr. Bernard J. Quinn from Brooklyn, New York is a candidate for sainthood

Sunday, June 27, 2010 15:41

Brooklyn is New York City’s most populous borough with 2.5 million residents, and second largest in area. It is also the western most county on Long Island in New York and the most unlikely place to hail a potential saint....

Fr. Damien, four others, canonized by Pope Benedict XVI - Photos of the Canonization

Fr. Damien, four others, canonized by Pope Benedict XVI – Photos of the Canonization

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:59

This post has been very very late, but I think its worth posting since I don’t want to clog my blog with pending post due to my very busy schedule. From the New York Times: Benedict Canonizes 5 new saints...

Is Cory Aquino a candidate for sainthood?

Is Cory Aquino a candidate for sainthood?

Monday, July 27, 2009 11:00

Never has the Filipino People and the world have seen such an outpouring of love and prayer for a former President and the first woman President in Asia. Her battle with cancer was not just a personal struggle but also...

Ten new saints to be canonized this year by Pope Benedict XVI

Ten new saints to be canonized this year by Pope Benedict XVI

Sunday, February 22, 2009 22:04

Pope Benedict XVI will make waves this year by naming 10 new saints who will all be included in the official canon. He announced it during an ordinary public Consistory which took place in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican...