The relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina — better known as Padre Pio — are coming to Maui and Oahu in November. Padre Pio is the well-known 20th-century Italian mystic with miraculous healing powers who bore the stigmata, the wounds of Jesus Christ. Six relics, which have been touring the United States since last year, […]
Pope approves new path to sainthood: heroic act of loving service
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has approved a fourth pathway to possible sainthood — giving one’s life in a heroic act of loving service to others. In a new apostolic letter, the pope approved new norms allowing for candidates to be considered for sainthood because of the heroic way […]
Key step forward for Father Flanagan’s sainthood
By Joe Ruff Catholic News Service OMAHA, Neb. — The Vatican has taken a key step forward in the sainthood cause of Father Edward J. Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town, local officials said May 15. The Congregation for Saints’ Causes found that the Archdiocese of Omaha’s three-year investigation into Father Flanagan’s life was […]
Priest remains exhumed in beatification process
By Diane Clay Catholic News Service OKARCHE, Okla. — Early on the morning of May 10, the remains of Father Stanley F. Rother were exhumed from Holy Trinity Cemetery in Okarche and transported to Oklahoma City. As required by the Catholic Church for the beatification process, his remains were examined by medical professionals and re-interred […]