1) 04 January in Merazhofen, Leutkirch im Allg�u, Ravensburg (Germany)  AUGUSTINUS HIEBER priest of the diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart born: 15 February 1886 in Strassdorf, Schw�bisch Gm�nd, Ostalbkreis (Germany) competent forum: Rottenburg-Stuttgart CCS protocol number: type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: opening of diocesan inquiry: closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Dr. Andrea Ambrosi petitioner: Pfarrer Hieber Ged�chtnisverein e. V., Am Pfarrstadel 1, 88299 Leutkirch Merazhofen, GERMANY website: augustinushieber.de |
2) 28 January in Toyahua de Arriba, Nochistl�n de Mej�a, Zacatecas (Mexico) in defensum castitatis, uti fertur  MAR�A ESTELA S�NCHEZ LOMEL� child of the archdiocese of Guadalajara born: 31 May 1955 in Toyahua de Arriba, Nochistl�n de Mej�a, Zacatecas (Mexico) competent forum: Guadalajara CCS protocol number: 3226 type of cause: martyrdom rescript of �nihil obstat�: 09 March 2016 opening of diocesan inquiry: closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: petitioner: Arquidi�cesis de Guadalajara, Alfredo R. Plascencia 995, Col. Chapultepec Country, 44620 Guadalajara, Jal., MEXICO information:Templo de la Divina Providencia, Toyahua de Arriba, 99913 Nochistl�n de Mej�a, Zac., MEXICO website: |
3) 31 January in Cassano All�Ionio, Cosenza (Italy)  RAFFAELE BARBIERI bishop of Cassano All�Ionio born: 04 October 1898 in San Marco Argentano, Cosenza (Italy) competent forum: Cassano All�Ionio CCS protocol number: type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: opening of diocesan inquiry: closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Rev. Massimo Romano petitioner: Gruppo di Preghiera �Amici di Mons. Raffaele Barbieri�, P.za S. Eusebio, 1, 87011 Cassano All�Ionio (CS), ITALY website: www.raffaelebarbieri.it |
4) 05 February in Reserve, New Orleans, Louisiana (United States)  JEAN MARTIN EYRAUD priest of the archdiocese of New Orleans born: 11 November 1880 in Champsaur, Le Glaizil, Haute Alpes (France) competent forum: New Orleans CCS protocol number: 2423 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 03 November 2001 opening of diocesan inquiry: closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: petitioner: Canonization Committee, St. Peter Catholic Church, 1550 Highway 54, P.O. Box 435, Reserve, LA 70048, USA website: |
5) 25 March in Siedlce (Poland)  IGNACY ŚWIRSKI bishop of Siedlce born: 20 September 1885 in Elern, Tabore, Daugavpils (Latvia) competent forum: Siedlce CCS protocol number: 3361 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 18 December 2017 opening of diocesan inquiry: 24 March 2018 closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: petitioner: Diecezja Siedlecka, ul. Pilsudskiego 62, 08-110 Siedlce, POLAND website: diecezja.siedlce.pl |
6) 27 March in Brescia (Italy)  FAUSTO GEI layperson of the diocese of Brescia; member, Silent Workers of the Cross born: 24 March 1927 in Brescia (Italy) competent forum: Brescia CCS protocol number: 2674 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 30 September 2005 opening of diocesan inquiry: 09 November 2005 closing of diocesan inquiry: 26 June 2007 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 26 January 2010 publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Fra Giovangiuseppe Califano,ofm petitioner: Silenziosi Operai della Croce, Via Matteotti 6, 25018 Montichiari (BS), ITALY [_see also_ 1984: Luigi Novarese] website: |
7) 28 March in Janu�ria, Minas Gerais (Brazil)  RAMIRO LEITE FEL�CIO DOS SANTOS priest of the diocese of Janu�ria born: 10 February 1900 in Janu�ria, Minas Gerais (Brazil) competent forum: Janu�ria CCS protocol number: 3562 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 13 January 2021 opening of diocesan inquiry: closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: session of historical consultors: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: petitioner: Diocese de Janu�ria, Rua Gualberto de Almeida, 205 � Centro Janu�ria � 39480-000 � MG, BRAZIL website: diocesedejanuaria.com.br |
8) 04 April in Ponnurunni, Kochi, Ernakulam (India)  MICHAEL KOODALLOOR (THEOPHANE FROM KOTTAPPURAM) professed priest, Capuchin Franciscans born: 29 July 1913 in Kottappuram, Thrissur (India) competent forum: Verapoly CCS protocol number: 2767 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 11 May 2007 opening of diocesan inquiry: closing of diocesan inquiry: 24 October 2014 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 28 October 2018 publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Fra Carlo Calloni,ofmcap petitioner: Capuchin Province of St. Francis of Assisi, P.B. No. 2108, Cochin University P.O., Kochi 682 022 � Kerala, INDIA information: Fr. Theophane Guild, Capuchin Ashram, Ponnurunni, Vyttila P.O., Kochi 682 019 � Kerala, INDIA website: www.frtheophane.com |
9) 22 April in Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares (Spain)  FRANCESC CANTARELLAS BALLESTER professed religious, Augustinians born: 15 August 1884 in Muro, Mallorca, Islas Baleares (Spain) competent forum:Mallorca CCS protocol number: type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: opening of diocesan inquiry: 29 November 2021 closing of diocesan inquiry: 22 April 2024 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Rev. Josef Sciberras,osa petitioner: Provincia Agustiniana Matritense, Avda. Juan de Borb�n, 1, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid), SPAIN information: Esgl�sia de Ntra. Sra. del Socors, C/ Mateu Enric Llad�, 30, 07002 Palma de Mallorca, SPAIN website: agustinosmadrid.com |
10) 12 May in Ragusa (Italy)  EMMANUELA GIOVANNA SCRIBANO (SANTINA OF THE SACRED HEART) professed religious, Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Ragusa born: 04 December 1917 in Ragusa (Italy) competent forum: Ragusa CCS protocol number: 1487 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 22 July 1985 opening of diocesan inquiry: 07 October 1985 closing of diocesan inquiry: 23 November 1989 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 29 May 1992 publication of Positio: 1999 particular congress of theological consultors: 14 March 2006 ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 17 April 2007 promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 06 July 2007 opening of diocesan inquiry on miracle for beatification: 11 March 1991 closing of diocesan inquiry on miracle for beatification: 16 March 1992 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry on miracle: 25 January 2002 meeting of the Medical Board: 28 February 2008 postulator: Sr. Concetta Aranzulla,isc petitioner: [_see_ 1910: Maria Schinin� (Maria of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)] website: www.suoresacrocuorediragusa.it |
11) 26 May in L�Aquila (Italy)  FELICE PICCIRILLI priest of the archdiocese of Vasto-Chieti born: 23 November 1912 in Vasto, Chieti (Italy) competent forum: Vasto-Chieti CCS protocol number: type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: opening of diocesan inquiry: closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Rev. Antonio Bevilacqua petitioner: Arcidiocesi di Vasto-Chieti, Piazza G.G. Valignani, 4, 66100 Chieti (CH), ITALY [1945: Giuseppe Cinquina] website: |
12) 08 June in Vadakkankulam, Tirunelveli (India)  ANTONY FERNANDO [அந்தோனி பர்னாந்து] (ANTONY SUSAINATHER [அந்தோனி சூசைநாதர்]) professed priest, Congregation of the Rosarians born: 18 December 1882 in Thoothukudi (a.k.a. Tuticorin) (India) competent forum: Tuticorin CCS protocol number: type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 08 August 2011 opening of diocesan inquiry: 13 January 2015 closing of diocesan inquiry: 07 February 2021 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: petitioner: [1964: Bastiampillai Anthonipillai Thomas] website: rosariancr.com Note:The second religious name is also spelled �Soosainather� or "Soosainathar� . |
13) 29 June in Madrid (Spain)  MANUEL HERRANZ ESTABL�S priest of the archdiocese of Madrid; cofounder, Handmaids of Our Lady of Sorrows (n.o.) born: 01 January 1880 in Campillo de Due�as, Guadalajara (Spain) competent forum: Madrid CCS protocol number: 1558 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 09 June 1987 opening of diocesan inquiry: 26 January 1988 closing of diocesan inquiry: July 1991 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 21 May 1993 publication of Positio: 1997 particular congress of theological consultors: 18 November 2011 ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 17 December 2013 promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 17 December 2013 postulator: petitioner: Esclavas de la Virgen Dolorosa, C/ Teseo, 3, 28027 Madrid, SPAIN website: www.esclavasvirgendolorosa.es |
14) 28 July in Madrid (Spain)  �NGEL HERRERA ORIA bishop of M�laga; cardinal born: 19 December 1886 in Santander, Cantabria (Spain) competent forum: Madrid CCS protocol number: 2118 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 15 July 1996 opening of diocesan inquiry: 20 November 1996 closing of diocesan inquiry: 14 December 2010 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 22 June 2012 publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Dr. Silvia M�nica Correale petitioner: Fundaci� n Pablo VI, P� de Juan XXIII, 3 , 28040 Madrid, SPAIN [_see_ _also_ 1960: �ngel Ayala Alarc�] website: www.fpablovi.org |
15) 15 September in Vallendar, Mayen-Koblenz (Germany)  JOSEPH KENTENICH priest of the diocese of Trier; founder, Sch�nstatt Movement born: 18 November 1885 in Gymnich, Erftstadt, Rhein-Erft-Kreis (Germany) competent forum: Trier CCS protocol number: 1276 type of cause: heroic virtues opening of diocesan inquiry: 10 February 1975 rescript of �nihil obstat�: 11 January 1991 closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Rev. Eduardo Aguirre Cancino petitioner: Sekretariat Pater Josef Kentenich, Berg Sch�nstatt 7, 56179 Vallendar, GERMANY website: www.schoenstatt.de |
16) 23 September in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia (Italy)  FRANCESCO FORGIONE (PIO FROM PIETRELCINA) professed priest, Capuchin Franciscans born: 25 May 1887 in Pietrelcina, Benevento (Italy) competent forum: Manfredonia-Vieste-San Giovanni Rotondo CCS protocol number: 1222 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 29 November 1982 opening of cognitional process: 20 March 1983 closing of cognitional process: 21 January 1990 decree on validity of cognitional process: 07 December 1990 publication of Positio: 1997 particular congress of theological consultors: 13 June 1997 ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 21 October 1997 promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 18 December 1997 opening of diocesan inquiry on miracle for beatification: closing of diocesan inquiry on miracle for beatification: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry on miracle: 26 September 1997 meeting of the Medical Board: 30 April 1998 particular congress of theological consultors: 22 June 1998 ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 20 October 1998 promulgation of decree on miracle: 21 December 1998 beatification: 02 May 1999 opening of diocesan inquiry on miracle for canonization: closing of diocesan inquiry on miracle for canonization: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry on miracle: meeting of the Medical Board: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: promulgation of decree on miracle: consistory: canonization: 16 June 2002 postulator during canonization: information: Convento Santuario di San Pio da Pietrelcina, V.le Padre Pio, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), ITALY website: www.conventosantuariopadrepio.it |
17) 01 October in Munich (Germany)  ROMANO GUARDINI priest of the archdiocese of Munich-Freising born: 17 February 1885 in Verona (Italy) competent forum: Munich-Freising CCS protocol number: type of cause:heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: opening of diocesan inquiry: 16 December 2017 closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Dr. Johannes Modesto petitioner: [1934: Fritz Michael Gerlich] website: www.romanoguardini.de |
18) 20 October in Kuruthamkodu, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram (India)  JULIANUS BUYCK (ADEODATUS OF SAINT PETER) professed priest, Discalced Carmelites born: 27 January 1896 in Kieldrecht, Beveren (Belgium) competent forum:Neyyattinkara CCS protocol number: type of cause:heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 2018 opening of diocesan inquiry: 13 October 2018 closing of diocesan inquiry: 20 October 2024 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Rev. Marco Chiesa,ocd petitioner: [_see_ 1942: Adelrich Benziger (Aloysius of Saint Peter)] website: |
19) 06 December in Palencia (Spain)  JOS� MERINO ANDR�S professed priest, Dominicans born: 23 April 1905 in Madrid (Spain) competent forum: Palencia CCS protocol number: 2405 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 23 April 2001 opening of diocesan inquiry: closing of diocesan inquiry: decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 27 April 2007 publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Fra Massimo Mancini,op petitioner: Orden de Predicadores - Provincia de Espa�a, Avda. del Valle, 4, 28003 Madrid, SPAIN Orden de Predicadores - Convento San Pablo Ap�stol, Avda. Sim�n Nieto, s/n, 34005 Palencia, SPAIN website: |
20) 26 December in Balze, Verghereto, Forl�-Cesena (Italy)  QUINTINO SICURO priest of the diocese of Cesena-Sarsina; hermit born: 29 May 1920 in Melissano, Lecce (Italy) competent forum: Cesena-Sarsina CCS protocol number: 149 2 type of cause: heroic virtues rescript of �nihil obstat�: 06 September 1985 opening of diocesan inquiry: 01 November 1985 closing of diocesan inquiry: 28 August 1991 decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 20 January 1995 publication of Positio: particular congress of theological consultors: ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: postulator: Dr. Cristiana Marinelli petitioner: Diocesi di Cesena-Sarsina, Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 47521 Cesena (FC), ITALY website: |
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