Twelve move closer to sainthood [CNA]

[CNA_News]

Vatican City, Jul 3, 2009 / 09:58 am (CNA).- Today the Holy Father authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to publish decrees declaring miracles, martyrdom ot heroic virtue for twelve deceased members of the faithful on their path to sainthood. Those recognized with a miracle are:

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   *]Blessed Candida Maria de Jesus Cipitria y Barriola (nee Juana Josefa), Spanish founder of the Congregation of the Daughters of Jesus (1845-1912).
   *]Servant of God John Henry Newman, English cardinal and founder of the Oratories of St. Philip Neri in England (1801-1890).
   *]Servant of God Angelo Paoli (ne Francesco), Italian professed priest of the Order of Carmelites of the Strict Observance (1642-1720).
   *]Servant of God Maria Alfonsina Danil Ghattas (nee Soultaneh Maria), co-foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of Jerusalem (1843-1927).
   
   Those to be officially recognized as martyrs are:
   
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[Catholic_Press]

Vatican City, Jul 3, 2009 / 09:58 am (CNA).- Today the Holy Father authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to publish decrees declaring miracles, martyrdom or heroic virtue for twelve deceased members of the faithful on their path to sainthood.

More…

 

[Corki]

Cardinal Newman is on the list. Will he now be “Blessed” or is “Servant of God” his new designation?

 

[Victorious]

Cardinal Newman is on the list. Will he now be “Blessed” or is “Servant of God” his new designation?

He was “Servant of God” when his cause was inaugurated. He is presently “Venerable.” Now he will be “Blessed.”