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Archdiocese of Chicago Opens Cause for Father Tolton
CHICAGO, MARCH 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- After being born into slavery and living a priestly ministry overshadowed by racism, the first U.S. priest of African descent might become one of the Church’s canonized saints.
Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, announced at the beginning of this month that the cause for canonization of Father Augustine (also called Augustus) Tolton has been introduced.
“We need his prayers and his help, especially to become a more united Church," Cardinal George said in Catholic New World, the archdiocesan paper. "Secondly, his example of priestly dedication, his learning and preaching, are great examples for our seminarians and priests and should inspire the laity.”
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CHICAGO, MARCH 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- After being born into slavery and living a priestly ministry overshadowed by racism, the first U.S. priest of African descent might become one of the Church’s canonized saints.
Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, announced at the beginning of this month that the cause for canonization of Father Augustine (also called Augustus) Tolton has been introduced.
“We need his prayers and his help, especially to become a more united Church," Cardinal George said in Catholic New World, the archdiocesan paper. "Secondly, his example of priestly dedication, his learning and preaching, are great examples for our seminarians and priests and should inspire the laity.”
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