Pope advances nine closer to sainthood
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Vatican City, Dec 9, 2008 / 11:11 am (CNA).- At the Vatican on Tuesday morning, Pope Benedict XVI approved several miracles and declarations of heroic virtue moving forward nine people closer to canonization.

During an audience with Archbishop Angelo Amato S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Holy Father authorized the promulgation of decrees for Catholics hailing from Poland to Portugal.

The declarations approved by the Pope are:

Miracles

- Blessed Zygmunt Szczesny Felinski, Polish former archbishop of Warsaw (1822-1895).

- Blessed Arcangelo Tadini, Italian diocesan priest and founder of the Congregation of Worker Sisters of the Holy House of Nazareth (1846-1912).

- Blessed Francesc Coll y Guitart, Spanish professed priest of the Order of Friars Preachers and founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1812-1875).

- Blessed Rafael Arnaiz Baron, Spanish oblate friar of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (1911-1938).

- Blessed Mary of the Cross Jugan (nee Jeanne), French foundress of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor (1792-1879).

- Blessed Caterina Volpicelli, Italian foundress of the Institute of Handmaidens of the Sacred Heart (1839-1894).

Heroic Virtues

- Servant of God Giacinto Bianchi, Italian diocesan priest and founder of the Institute of Missionary Daughters of Mary (1835-1914).

- Servant of God Andreas Van Den Boer (ne Jan), Dutch professed brother of the Friars of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy (1841-1917).

- Servant of God Marie Clare of the Child Jesus Galvao Meixa de Moura Telles e Albuquerque (nee Libania do Carmo), Portuguese foundress of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (1843-1899).

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Published by: claudio yacaman
norfolk,nebraska 12/15/2008 08:32 PM EST
in resent roman catholic studies they are demonstrating the saints power what is being called all knowing true 1,000s of testimonies of strong roman catholics from the pope all the way down to the apostles the energy that the saints bring along with angels like st.michael testifie the one true religion is roman catholic the one thing impacts me the most of the saints is that they are all knowing they are what the bible calls and the angel of the lord god jesus christ goes in front of does who love him or fear him in other words the saints dont lack of these type of blessing is like jesus gives them these knowledge to teach and to defend us is like the rosary when you pray marry reveals mysterys of our faith i could probably write a book on marry and the saints but who would believe me of my testimonie i see jesus christ 24 7 365 with michael and as many saints and marrys as i wish is a long story but i no i am saved i playing my salvation by being in the wrong church god bless you jesus loves you more hen youre own self remember that that is a eternal key for jesus so loves the roman catholic world that he allows us to be aroun d his holy mother and his holy angels a good key to enjoy the saints is dont go in to spiritual warfare watch st . michael kick satan all around the world ten trillion folds.
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Published by: SK Nick Liwanag
Philippines 12/10/2008 09:11 PM EST
Very good news!

What about Fr. Michael J. McGivney and Fr. George J. Willman?

Thanks for the info and God Bless!
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Published by: Larry Krzesowski
Grosse Pointe Woods/MI/USA 12/09/2008 07:43 PM EST
What is the status of Fr. Solanus Casey cause for sainthood?
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