Vatican City, 17 September 2014 (VIS) –
The Holy Father today received in audience Cardinal Angelo Amato
S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. During
the audience he authorised the promulgation of decrees concerning the
following causes:
MIRACLES
- Blessed Maria Cristina of the
Immaculate Conception (nee Adelaide Brando), Italian foundress of the
Oblation Sisters of the Holy Sacrament (1856-1906);
- Venerable Servant of God Pio Alberto
del Corona, Italian professed priest of the Order of Preachers,
bishop of San Miniato and founder of the Dominican Sisters of the
Holy Spirit (1837-1912);
- Venerable Servant of God
Marie-Elisabeth Turgeon, Canadian foundress of the Sisters of Our
Lady of the Holy Rosary (1840-1881).
The Pontiff also approved the votes of
the Ordinary Session of the Cardinal and Bishop Fathers in favour of
the canonisation of Blessed Joseph Vaz, Indian priest of the Oratory
of St. Philip Neri, founder of the Oratory of the Holy Cross of
Miracles in Goa (1651-1711).
Finally, the Holy Father decided that a
Consistory will be convoked shortly for the canonisation of Blessed
Joseph Vaz and Blessed Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception,
nee Adelaide Brando.
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