1) 13 January in Faenza, Ravenna (Italy)

GIOVANNI GALLUZZI (DOMENICO)

professed priest, Dominicans

born: 15 January 1906 in Cattolica, Rimini (Italy)

competent forum: Faenza-Modigliana

CCS protocol number: 2952

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 20 August 2010

opening of diocesan inquiry: 30 October 2010

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: Fra Massimo Mancini, op

petitioner: Monastero Ara Crucis, Via degli Insorti  27, 48018 Faenza (RA), ITALY

website:

2) 21 January in Burgos (Spain) in defensum castitatis, uti fertur

MARTA OBREGÓN RODRÍGUEZ

young layperson of the diocese of Burgos;

member, Neocatechumenal Way 

born: 01 March 1969 in La Coruña (Spain)

competent forum: Burgos

CCS protocol number: 2769

type of cause: martyrdom

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 08 February 2007

opening of diocesan inquiry: 14 June 2011

closing of diocesan inquiry: 22 January 2019

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Dr. Cristiana Marinelli

petitioner: El Camino Neocatecumenal, C/ Blasco de Garay, 8, 28015 Madrid, SPAIN

website: www.causademarta.net 

3) 11 February in Muxa-Paredes, Lugo (Spain)

JOSEFA MARÍA REIG GOZALBES

(MARGARITA MARÍA OF THE EUCHARISTIC HEART OF JESUS)

professed religious, Discalced Carmelite Nuns

born: 08 March 1908 in Cocentaina, Valencia (Spain)

competent forum: Valencia

CCS protocol number: 2719

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of transfer of competent forum: 02 March 2006 (from Lugo)

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 2008

opening of diocesan inquiry:

closing of diocesan inquiry: 24 April 2018

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: Carmelitas Descalzas, Muxa-Paredes, 27169 Lugo, SPAIN

website: carmelitasdescalzasdelugo.com.ve

4) 26 February in Kottiyam, Kollam (India)

JEROME MARIA FERNANDEZ

[ജെറോം ഫെർണാണ്ടസ്] 

bishop of the diocese of Quilon

born: 08 September 1901 in Koyivila, Kollam (India)

competent forum: Quilon

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:

petitioner: Diocese of Quilon, Tangasseri P.O., Kollam, 691 007 Kerala, INDIA

website: www.quilondiocese.com

5) 29 February in Cagliari (Italy)

GIOVANNI ZUCCA

(NAZARENO FROM PULA)

professed religious, Capuchin Franciscans

born: 21 January 1911 in Pula, Cagliari (Italy)

competent forum: Cagliari

CCS protocol number: 2571

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 27 November 2003

opening of diocesan inquiry: 04 January 2004

closing of diocesan inquiry: 29 December 2019

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Fra Carlo Calloni, ofmcap

petitioner: [see 1958: Giovanni Angelo Salvatore Medda (Nicola from Gesturi)]

website: www.franazarenodapula.it

6) 13 March in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil)    

MARIA RITA LÓPES PONTES DE SOUZA BRITO (DULCE)

professed religious, Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception

born: 26 May 1914 in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil)

competent forum: São Salvador da Bahia

CCS protocol number: 2319

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 19 October 1999

opening of diocesan inquiry: 17 January 2000

closing of diocesan inquiry: 01 June 2001

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 07 November 2001

publication of Positio: 2003

particular congress of theological consultors: 15 April 2008

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 20 January 2009

promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 03 April 2009

     opening of diocesan inquiry on miracle for beatification: 02 January 2003

postulator during canonization: Dr. Paolo Vilotta

information: Associação Obras Sociais Irmã Dulce, Av. Bonfim 161 – Roma

                              40420-000 – Salvador – BA, BRAZIL

website: www.irmadulce.org.br

7) 16 March in Manila (Philippines)

ALOYSIUS SCHWARTZ

priest of the archdiocese of Manila;

founder, Sisters of Mary of Banneux

and Brothers of Christ

born: 18 September 1930 in Washington D.C. (United States)

competent forum: Manila

CCS protocol number: 2572

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 27 November 2003

opening of diocesan inquiry: 10 December 2003

closing of diocesan inquiry: 29 May 2004

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 20 May 2005

publication of Positio: 2012

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops:          

promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 22 January 2015

postulator:

petitioner: Sisters of Mary, 1000 Cordillera St., Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila 1016, PHILIPPINES

website:

8) 21 March in Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

CARMELINA TARANTINO

(CARMELINA OF THE CROSS)

professed religious, Passionist Sisters of Saint Paul of the Cross

born: 07 February 1937 in Liveri di Nola, Naples (Italy)

competent forum: Toronto

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 01 September 2008

opening of diocesan inquiry: 21 March 2009

closing of diocesan inquiry: 20 October 2019

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops:

postulator: Rev. Cristiano Massimo Parisi, cp

petitioner: Passionist Sisters of St. Paul of the Cross, “Mother of Holy Hope”, 178 Steeles Avenue East,

                          Thornhill ON L3T 1A5, CANADA

                    [see also 1839: Maria Maddalena Frescobaldi]

website:

9) 22 March in Guiúa, Jangamo, Inhambane (Mozambique) in odium fidei, uti fertur

LUÍSA MABALANE MAFO AND 22 LAY COMPANIONS 

FROM THE CATECHETICAL CENTER OF GUIÙA

1.    LUÍSA MABALANE MAFO

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechist

        born: 1943 in Moduça, Massinga, Inhambane (Mozambique)

2.     BENEDITO PENICELA

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechist

        born: 1944 in Cocoene, Morrumbene, Inhambane (Mozambique)

3.     ISABEL FOLOCO

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married           

        born: 1947 in Chicongussa, Morrumbene, Inhambane (Mozambique)

4.    DEOLINDA GUINGAVE SEVENE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married

        born: 1954 in Matá, Morrumbene, Inhambane (Mozambique)

5.    GINA FERNANDO MATSIMBE

        child of the diocese of Inhambane

        born: 12 June 1977 in Morrumbene, Inhambane (Mozambique)

6.    JOAQUIM MARRUMULE NYAKUOTE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechist           

        born: 10 February 1939 in Massinga, Inhambane (Mozambique)

7.    ARNALDO ADOLFO NOMBORA

        young layperson of the diocese of Inhambane

        born: 03 April 1976 in Kofi, Massinga, Inhambane (Mozambique)

8.    ZITO ADOLFO NOMBORA

        child of the diocese of Inhambane            

        born: 1988 in Kofi, Massinga, Inhambane (Mozambique)

9.    CARLOS MAKUANANE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechist           

        born: 1960 in Mukamba, Funhalouro, Inhambane (Mozambique)

10.  FÁTIMA VALENTE

        young layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechist           

        born: 10 December 1970 in Makwene, Funhalouro, Inhambane (Mozambique)

11.  SUSANA CARLOS MUKWANANE

        child of the diocese of Inhambane           

        born: 07 August 1979 in Makwene, Funhalouro, Inhambane (Mozambique)

12.  JUVÊNCIO CARLOS MUKWANANE

        child of the diocese of Inhambane          

        born: 02 March 1991 in Makwene, Funhalouro, Inhambane (Mozambique) 

13.  LEONARDO JOEL MANIANE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechumen          

        born: 1945 in Nhaduga, Jangamo, Inhambane (Mozambique)

14.  MARIA TITOSSE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechumen          

        born: 1960 in Nhaduga, Jangamo, Inhambane (Mozambique)

15.  RITA LEONARDO MANIANE

        child of the diocese of Inhambane           

        born: 1984 in Nhaduga, Jangamo, Inhambane (Mozambique)

16.  ARLINDO LEONARDO MANIANE

        child of the diocese of Inhambane           

        born: 1991 in Nhaduga, Jangamo, Inhambane (Mozambique)

17.  MADALENA ARONE NYAKULE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; catechist           

        born: 1942 in Jangamo, Inhambane (Mozambique)

18.  PERES MANUEL CHIGANGO

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married          

        born: 1952 in Beira, Sofola (Mozambique)

19.  FAUSTINO CUAMBA GUIRENGANE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechist           

        born: 1948 in Nhamua, Inhambane (Mozambique)

20.  CECÍLIA JAMISSE BANDE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechist           

        born: 15 August 1951 in Cabo Conguiane, Inhambane (Mozambique)

21.  IVONE FAUSTINO GUIRENGANE

        child of the diocese of Inhambane

        born: 16 January 1987 in Conguiane, Inhambane (Mozambique) 

22.  CATARINA SAMBULA MURROMBE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married          

        born: 02 March 1965 in Machukele, Mapihane, Vilankulo, Inhambane (Mozambique) 

23.  VERÓNICA SAMBULA BANZE

        layperson of the diocese of Inhambane; married; catechist          

        born: 1960 in Mavume, Massinga, Inhambane (Mozambique)

competent forum: Inhambane

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: martyrdom

rescript of “nihil obstat”: October 2016

opening of diocesan inquiry: 25 March 2017

closing of diocesan inquiry: 23 March 2019

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 02 July 2020

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops:

postulator: Rev. Giacomo Mazzotti, imc

petitioner: Missionários da Consolata, Av. 24 de Julho, 496, CP. 3249, Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE

website: www.centroguiua.com

10) 18 April in Reggio Calabria (Italy)

GIOVANNI VITTORIO FERRO

professed priest, Somascans;

archbishop of Reggio Calabria

born: 13 November 1901 in Costigliole d’Asti, Asti (Italy)

competent forum: Reggio Calabria-Bova

CCS protocol number: 2814

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 08 April 2008

opening of diocesan inquiry: 21 May 2008

closing of diocesan inquiry: 29 September 2011

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 07 December 2012

publication of Positio: 2016

particular congress of theological consultors: 11 December 2018

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 02 June 2019

promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 05 July 2019

postulator: Rev. Giovanni Gariglio, crs

petitioner: Arcidiocesi di Reggio Calabria-Bova, Via Tommaso Campanella, 63, 89127 Reggio Calabria, ITALY

website:

11) 07 May in Madrid (Spain)

TOMÁS ALVIRA y ALVIRA

layperson of the Personal Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei; married

born: 17 January 1906 in Villanueva de Gallego, Zaragoza (Spain)

competent forum: Madrid

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 2008

opening of diocesan inquiry: 19 February 2009

closing of diocesan inquiry: 20 September 2012

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops:

postulator: Rev. José Carlos Martín de la Hoz

petitioner: [see 1994: Francisca [Paquita] Domínguez Susín de Alvira;

                       see also 1985: Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri Fernández de Heredia]

website:

12) 03 June in San Pedro, California (United States)

PATRICK PEYTON

professed priest, Congregation of Holy Cross

born: 09 January 1909 in Carracastle, Mayo (Ireland)

competent forum: Baltimore

CCS protocol number: 2391

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of transfer of competent forum: 19 December 2000 (from Los Angeles)

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 23 April 2001

opening of diocesan inquiry: 01 October 2003

rescript of transfer of competent forum: 2008 (from Fall River)

closing of diocesan inquiry: 20 July 2010

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 20 April 2012

publication of Positio: 2015

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 18 December 2017

postulator: Dr. Andrea Ambrosi

petitioner: Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., North Easton, MA 02356, USA

website: www.familyrosary.org

13) 13 July in Valletta (Malta)

INEŻ VASSALLO CASOLANI

layperson of the archdiocese of Malta; married

born: 11 October 1915 in Cospicua (Malta)

competent forum: Malta

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 17 November 2010

opening of diocesan inquiry: 29 August 2015

closing of diocesan inquiry: 05 July 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: [see 1999: Henry Casolani]

website: henryandinezcasolani.wordpress.com

14) 27 July in Kielce (Poland)

WOJCIECH PIWOWARCZYK

priest of the diocese of Kielce;

founder, Secular Institute of Christ the King (n.o.)

born: 15 May 1929 in Kamienica, Gołcza, Miechów (Poland)

competent forum: Kielce

CCS protocol number: 2709

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 16 March 2006

opening of diocesan inquiry: 02 December 2006

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. Jan Jagiełka

petitioner: Instytut Świecki Chrystusa Króla, ul. Plebiscytowa 49a, 40041 Katowice, POLAND 

website: piwowarczyk.caritas.pl

15) 31 July in Cavendish, Suffolk, England (United Kingdom)

LEONARD CHESHIRE

layperson of the diocese of East Anglia; married

born: 07 September 1917 in Chester, Cheshire, England (United Kingdom)

competent forum: East Anglia

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:

petitioner: Leonard Cheshire Cause, c/o The White House, 21 Upgate, Poringland,

                          Norfolk, NR14 7SH, UNITED KINGDOM

website:

16) 02 August in Campinas, São Paulo (Brazil)

TOMÁS VAQUERO

bishop of São João da Boa Vista

born: 26 March 1914 in Pirassununga, São Paulo (Brazil)

competent forum: São João da Boa Vista

CCS protocol number: 3501

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of transfer of competent forum: (from Campinas)

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 30 September 2020

opening of diocesan inquiry: 22 January 2021

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. Paolo Vilotta

petitioner: Diocese de São João da Boa Vista, Av. Dr. Oscar Pirajá Martins 268 – Jardim Santo André

                        13874-000 – São João da Boa Vista – SP, BRAZIL

website: www.diocesesaojoao.org.br

17) 19 August in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

JOSÉ MARIO QUERUBÍN PANTALEO

priest of the archdiocese of Buenos Aires

born: 01 August 1915 in Pistoia (Italy)

competent forum: Buenos Aires

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: September 2020

opening of diocesan inquiry: 23 November 2021

closing of diocesan inquiry: 19 June 2024

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Rev. Ricardo Daniel Medina, oar

petitioner: Obra del Padre Mario, Cnel. Conde 5670, B1759HHT González Catán (Buenos Aires), ARGENTINA

website: padremario.org

18) 04 September in Montevideo (Uruguay)

RUBÉN ISIDRO ALONSO ALONSO

[PADRE CACHO]

priest of the archdiocese of Montevideo

born: 15 May 1929 in Villa Dolores, Montevideo (Uruguay)

competent forum: Montevideo

CCS protocol number: 3302

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 03 January 2017

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: Arquidiócesis de Montevideo, Calle Treinta y Tres 1368, 11000 Montevideo, URUGUAY

website:

19) 22 September in Rome (Italy)

ERALDO ULISSE AMANTINI

(CANDIDO OF THE IMMACULATA)

professed priest, Passionists

born: 31 January 1914 in Bagnolo di Santa Fiora, Grosseto (Italy)

competent forum: Rome

CCS protocol number: 3009

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 05 January 2012

opening of diocesan inquiry: 13 July 2012

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. Paolo Vilotta

petitioner: Provincia Passionista Romana della Presentazione di Maria,

                           P.za San Giovanni in Laterano, 14, 00184 Roma, ITALY

website:

20) 16 November in Rome (Italy)

ANGELA ROSA NAPOLI (TERESA)

founder, Franciscan Handmaids of the Good Shepherd

born: 12 May 1905 in Rizziconi, Reggio Calabria (Italy)

competent forum: Rome

CCS protocol number: 2443

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 19 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: Ancelle Francescane del Buon Pastore, Via Gaetano Mazzoni, 44, 00166 Roma, ITALY

website:

21) 22 November in La Plata, Buenos Aires (Argentina)

ANTONIO SAGRERA GAYÁ

professed priest, Theatines

born: 31 October 1904 in Felanitx, Islas Baleares (Spain)

competent forum: La Plata

CCS protocol number: 3002

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 07 October 2011

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. Ambrosio Cots Dorca, CR

petitioner: Clérigos Regulares Teatinos ‒ Provincia de Argentina, Calle 30,

                          Casco Urbano Norte, no. 586, B1902DJX La Plata (Bs. As.), ARGENTINA

website:

22) 24 November in Bogotá (Colombia)

RAFAEL GARCÍA HERREROS UNDA

priest of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudists)

born: 17 January 1909 in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander (Italy)

competent forum: Engativá

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of transfer of competent forum: (from Bogotá)

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 15 August 2013

opening of diocesan inquiry: 03 October 2014

closing of diocesan inquiry: 30 October 2018

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 05 May 2021

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Dr. Silvia Mónica Correale

petitioner: Provincia Eudista Minuto de Dios, Diagonal 81F No. 73B-08,

                           Interior 104, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, COLOMBIA

website: padrerafaelgarciaherreros.com

23) 28 November in Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico)

ARTURO ÁLVAREZ RAMÍREZ

layperson of the personal prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei

born: 08 May 1935 in Ciudad Guzmán, Estado de México (Mexico)

competent forum: Guadalajara

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”:

opening of diocesan inquiry: 25 October 2021

closing of diocesan inquiry: 07 July 2023

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Rev. Jesús Becerra García

petitioner: Prelatura del Opus Dei, Louisiana N° 120, Col. Nápoles, 03810 Ciudad de México, CDMX, MEXICO

website:

24) 30 November in Messina (Italy)

GIUSEPPE MARRAZZO

professed priest, Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus

born: 05 May 1917 in San Vito dei Normanni, Brindisi (Italy)

competent forum: Messina-Lipari-Santa Lucia del Mela

CCS protocol number: 2757

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 22 February 2007

opening of diocesan inquiry: 05 May 2008

closing of diocesan inquiry: 09 May 2015 

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 14 September 2016

publication of Positio: 2018

particular congress of theological consultors: 23 October 2023

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 07 November 2023

promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 08 November 2023

postulator: Rev. Angelo Sardone, rcj

petitioner: [1927: Annibale Maria Di Francia]

information: Amici di P. Marrazzo, Via S. Cecilia, 121, 98123 Messina, ITALY

website: www.padremarrazzo.rcj.org

25) 08 December in Adrano, Catania (Italy)

ANTONINO ILDEBRANDO SANTANGELO

priest of the archdiocese of Catania

born: 30 July 1913 in Adrano, Catania (Italy)

competent forum: Catania

CCS protocol number: 2476

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:

petitioner: Parrocchia di S. Pietro, P.za S. Pietro, 95031 Adrano (CT) , ITALY

                     Arcidiocesi di Catania, Via Vittorio Emmanuele, 159, 95131 Catania, ITALY 

website: