1) 16 January in Yauco, Ponce (Puerto Rico)

MARÍA BELEN GUZMÁN FLORIT (DOMINGA)

founder, Dominican Sisters of Fatima

born: 03 September 1897 in Río Piedras, San Juan (Puerto Rico)

competent forum: Ponce

CCS protocol number: 2412

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 15 June 2001

opening of diocesan inquiry: 15 October 2001

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. Tarcisio M. Gotay Figaredo, ocarm

petitioner: Hermanas Dominicas de Fátima, Apdo. 62, Yauco, Ponce, PUERTO RICO

website: madredomingaguzmanop.org 

2) 06 February in Elbląg (Poland)

ALEKSANDRA GABRYSIAK

layperson of the diocese of Elbląg

born: 16 April 1942 in Radzymin, Wołomin (Poland)

competent forum: Elbląg

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”:

opening of diocesan inquiry:

closing of diocesan inquiry:

rescript on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator:

petitioner: Diecezja Elbląska, ul. Świętego Ducha 11, 82–300 Elbląg, POLAND

website: diecezja.elblag.pl

3) 12 February in Allariz, Ourense (Spain)

MARÍA LUZ PENA BLANCO

layperson of the diocese of Ourense

born: 16 March 1923 in Allariz, Ourense (Spain)

competent forum: Ourense

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”:

opening of diocesan inquiry:

closing of diocesan inquiry:

rescript on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator:

petitioner: Diócesis de Ourense, Rúa Progreso 26, 32003 Ourense, SPAIN

information: Monasterio de Santa Clara, Campo da Feira, 14, 32660 Allariz (Ourense), SPAIN

website: www.obispadodeourense.com

4) 13 February in Antofagasta (Chile)

ANTONIO RENDIC IVANOVIC [Rendić Ivanović]

layperson of the archdiocese of Antofagasta; married

born: 20 December 1896 in Sutivan, Brač, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Croatia)

competent forum: Antofagasta

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”:

opening of diocesan inquiry:

closing of diocesan inquiry:

rescript on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator:

petitioner: Arquidiócesis de Antofagasta, San Martín 2634, Antofagasta, CHILE

website:

5) 15 February in Esine, Brescia (Italy)

ENZO BOSCHETTI

priest of the diocese of Pavia

born: 19 November 1929 in Costa de’ Nobili, Pavia (Italy)

competent forum: Pavia

CCS protocol number: 2612

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of transfer of competent forum: 17 March 2005 (from Brescia)

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 16 May 2005

opening of diocesan inquiry: 15 February 2006

closing of the diocesan inquiry: 15 February 2008

rescript on validity of diocesan inquiry: 07 May 2010

publication of Positio: 2014

particular congress of theological consultors: 18 September 2018

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 21 May 2019

promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 11 June 2019

postulator: Dr. Francesca Amedea Consolini

petitioner: Archivio “Don Enzo Boschetti”, Via Lomonaco 45, 27100 Pavia, ITALY

website: www.donenzoboschetti.it

6) 09 April in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil) in defensum castitatis

LINDALVA JUSTO DE OLIVEIRA

vowed member, Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul

born: 20 October 1953 in Sitio Malhada da Areia, Açu, Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil)

competent forum: São Salvador da Bahia

CCS protocol number: 2318

type of cause: martyrdom

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 19 October 1999

opening of diocesan inquiry: 17 January 2000

closing of the diocesan inquiry: 03 March 2001

rescript on validity of diocesan inquiry: 22 June 2001

publication of Positio: 2002

particular congress of theological consultors: 26 September 2006

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 21 November 2006

promulgation of decree on martyrdom: 16 December 2006

beatification: 02 December 2007

postulator:

petitioner: Província de Recife das Filhas da Caridade, Rua Henrique Dias, 208 – Boa Vista

                          50070-140 – Recife – PE, BRAZIL

website:

7) 15 April in Maracaibo, Zulia (Venezuela)

JUANA JOSEFA BERMÚDEZ PIRELA

(TARSICIO OF SAINT JOSEPH)

professed religious, Little Sisters of the Poor of Maiquetía (n.o.)

born: 30 January 1898 in Santa Lucía, Maracaibo, Zulia (Venezuela)

competent forum:  Maracaibo

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: [see 1893: María Emilia Chapellín Istúriz (Emilia of Saint Joseph)]

website: www.tarsiciodesanjose.com

8) 20 April in Molfetta, Bari (Italy)

ANTONIO [TONINO] BELLO

bishop of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi

born: 18 March 1935 in Alessano, Lecce (Italy)

competent forum: Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi

CCS protocol number: 2784

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 27 November 2007

opening of diocesan inquiry: 30 April 2010

closing of the diocesan inquiry: 30 November 2013

rescript on validity of diocesan inquiry: 17 April 2015

publication of Positio: 2020

particular congress of theological consultors: 10 June 2021

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 16 November 2021

promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 25 November 2021

postulator: Rev. Luigi Michele de Palma

petitioner: Diocesi di Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi, P.za Giovene, 4, 70056 Molfetta (BA), ITALY

                     Fondazione Don Tonino Bello, P.za Don Tonino Bello, 43, 73031 Alessano (LE), ITALY

website: www.diocesimolfetta.it

9) 23 April in Karukutty, Ernakulam (India)

ANNAKUTTY PAYYAPPILLY (MARY CELINE)

[അന്നകുട്ടി പയ്യപ്പിള്ളി (മേരി സെലിനെ)]

professed religious, Congregation of the Mother of Carmel

born: 04 July 1906 in Mallussery, Parakkadav, Ernakulam (India)

competent forum: Ernakulam-Angamaly

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”:

opening of diocesan inquiry: 09 April 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: [1952: Rosa Eluvathingal (Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)]

website: www.cmcsisters.org  

10) 04 May in Hoješín, Seč, Chrudim (Czech Republic)

ANNA PRETSCHNEROVÁ (MARIE ELIŠKA)

professed religious, School Sisters of Saint Francis

born: 26 September 1911 in Nové Zámky, Křinec, Nymburk (Czech Republic)

competent forum:  Hradec Králové

CCS protocol number: 2402

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 23 April 2001

opening of diocesan inquiry: 01 June 2001

closing of diocesan inquiry: 28 May 2022

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Sr. Zdislava Nosková

petitioner: Školské Sestry sv. Františka, Radimova 2, 169 00 Praha 6, CZECH REPUBLIC

                     Suore Francescane Insegnanti, Via Nicolo Piccolomini 27, 00165 Roma, ITALY

website: www.sestry-osf.cz

11) 20 July in Rome (Italy)

TOMMASO LATRONICO

priest of the diocese of Tursi-Lagonegro

born: 17 November 1948 in Nova Siri, Matera (Italy)

competent forum: Tursi-Lagonegro

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of transfer of competent forum: (from Rome)

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: Associazione Amici di Don Tommaso Latronico, P.za A. Ilvento, 14, 75014 Grassano (MT), ITALY

website: amicidontommasolatronico.it

12) 25 July in Medellín, Antioquia (Colombia)

ANA JULIA DUQUE HENCKER (MARÍA BERENICE)

founder, Little Sisters of the Annunciation (n.o.),

Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Jesus and Mary (n.o.),

and Missionaries of the Annunciation (n.o.) 

born: 14 August 1898 in Salamina, Caldas (Colombia)

competent forum: Medellín

CCS protocol number: 2427

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 12 October 2001

opening of diocesan inquiry: 23 March 2002

closing of diocesan inquiry:  23 October 2003

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 26 August 2005

publication of Positio: 2009

particular congress of theological consultors: 19 December 2018

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 15 January 2019

     competent forum for inquiry on miracle for beatification: Medellín

     opening of diocesan inquiry on miracle for beatification: 06 March 2015 

     closing of diocesan inquiry on miracle for beatification: 12 August 2016 

     decree on validity of diocesan inquiry on miracle: 19 January 2017

     meeting of the Medical Board: 

     particular congress of theological consultors:

     ordinary session of cardinals and bishops:

     promulgation of decree on miracle: 13 October 2021  

the rapid, complete and lasting healing of [Sebastián Vásquez Sierra,] a seventeen-year-old boy, from acute and progressive pandysautonomia with multiorgan insufficiency and severe motor limitation, on 12 April 2004 in Medellín (Colombia). [decretum super miraculo; name disclosed in public media]

beatification: 29 October 2022

postulator: Sr. Alix Mercedes Duarte Roa, ha

petitioner: Hermanitas de la Anunciación, Calle 24 A N. 81-84, Barrio Modelia, Zona 6,

                         Santafé de Bogotá, COLOMBIA

website: www.hermanitasdelaanunciacion.org 

13) 27 July in Formigine, Modena (Italy)

ANNA FULGIDA BARTOLACELLI

layperson of the diocese of Modena-Nonantola;

member, Silent Workers of the Cross

born: 24 February 1928 in Rocca Santa Maria, Serramazzoni, Modena (Italy)

competent forum: Modena-Nonatola

CCS protocol number: 2634

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 15 December 2004

opening of diocesan inquiry: 18 October 2008

closing of diocesan inquiry: 04 December 2010

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Dr. Francesca Amedea Consolini

petitioner: Centro Volontari della Sofferenza, Via Peretti, 3/d, 41100 Modena (MO), ITALY

                     [see also 1984: Luigi Novarese]

website: www.sodcvs.org

14) 27 July in Bitche, Moselle (France)

ALOYSE GERBER

(MARIE-JOSEPH FROM ECKBOLSHEIM)

professed priest, Capuchin Franciscans

born: 27 February 1907 in Eckbolsheim, Bas-Rhin (France)

competent forum: Metz

CCS protocol number:

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 28 February 2017

opening of diocesan inquiry: 01 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: Fra Carlo Calloni, ofmcap

petitioner: Association La Providence, 2 rue des Capucins, 57230 Bitche, FRANCE

website: www.peremariejoseph.fr

15) 16 August in Holy Spirit, Quezon City (Philippines)

NIÑA RUIZ ABAD

child of the diocese of Laoag

born: 31 October 1979 in Paligsahan, Quezon City (Philippines)

competent forum: Laoag

CCS protocol number: 3682

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of transfer of competent forum: 2023 (from Novaliches)

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 16 January 2024

opening of diocesan inquiry: 07 April 2024

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. Dennis Duene Ruiz, oad

petitioner: God First Association, c/o Archdiocese of Laoag, P. Gomez St., Laoag City,

                          2900 Ilocos Norte, PHILIPPINES

website:

16) 18 August in Saint-Pierre, Aosta (Italy)

AURELIA [LELETTA] OREGLIA D’ISOLA

layperson of the diocese of Aosta;

member, Lay Dominicans

born: 01 April 1926 in Turin (Italy)

competent forum:  Aosta

CCS protocol number: 2836

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 03 May 2008

opening of diocesan inquiry: 02 August 2008

closing of diocesan inquiry: 11 July 2014

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry:

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Dr. Luisa Sasso

petitioner: Amici di Leletta, Monastero Dominus Tecum, Via Balma Oro 1, Loc. Pra’d Mill,

                        12031 Bagnolo Piemonte (CN), ITALY

website: www.leletta.net

17) 15 September in Palermo (Italy) in odium fidei

GIUSEPPE [PINO] PUGLISI

priest of the archdiocese of Palermo

born: 15 September 1937 in Palermo (Italy)

competent forum:  Palermo

CCS protocol number: 2300

type of cause: martyrdom

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 11 September 1999

opening of diocesan inquiry: 15 September 1999

closing of the diocesan inquiry: 06 May 2001

rescript on validity of diocesan inquiry: 16 January 2004

publication of Positio: 2006

particular congress of theological consultors: 02 May 2006; 10 October 2006

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 12 December 2006; 05 June 2012 

postulator: Bp. Vincenzo Bertolone, sdp

petitioner: Parrocchia di S. Gaetano, Via Brancaccio, 260, 90124 Palermo, ITALY

website: www.padrepinopuglisi.diocesipa.it

18) 24 September in Canale d’Alba, Cuneo (Italy)

FABRIZIO FRANCESCO BOERO

young layperson of the diocese of Alba

born: 12 June 1974 in Turin (Italy)

competent forum: Alba

CCS protocol number: 3631

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 13 May 2022

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. Lia Lafronte

petitioner: Diocesi di Alba, P.za Mons. Grassi, 9, 12051 Alba (CN), ITALY

website: www.alba.chiesacattolica.it

19) 26 September in Lima (Peru)

FRIEDRICH KAISER [FEDERICO KAISER DEPEL]

professed priest, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart;

bishop-prelate of Caravelí;

founder, Missionaries of Jesus, Word and Victim (n.o.)  

born: 24 May 1903 in Dülmen, Coesfeld (Germany)

competent forum: Lima

CCS protocol number: 3384

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 27 June 2018

opening of diocesan inquiry: 28 September 2018

closing of diocesan inquiry: 26 July 2019

decree on validity of diocesan inquiry: 02 March 2021

publication of Positio:

particular congress of theological consultors:

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 

postulator: Dr. María Victoria Hernández Rodríguez

petitioner: Misioneras de Jesús, Verbo y Víctima, Convento Cenáculo, Caravelí ‒ Vía Arequipa,  PERU

website: www.bischof-friedrich-kaiser.de

20) 30 September in Santander, Cantabria (Spain)

MARÍA MERCEDES CABEZAS TERRERA

founder, Missionary Workers of the Sacred Heart (n.o.)

born: 19 December 1911 in San Cristobal de la Cuesta, Salamanca (Spain)

competent forum:  Santander

CCS protocol number: 2522

type of cause: heroic virtues

rescript of “nihil obstat”: 14 December 2002

opening of diocesan inquiry: 08 February 2003

closing of the diocesan inquiry: 29 May 2004

rescript on validity of diocesan inquiry: 03 February 2006

publication of Positio: 2007

particular congress of theological consultors: 01 December 2015

ordinary session of cardinals and bishops: 14 February 2017

promulgation of decree on heroic virtues: 27 February 2017

postulator: Rev. Fernando de Lasala Claver, sj

petitioner: Operarias Misioneras del Sagrado Corazón, Card. Herrera Oria, 98, 39011 Santander, SPAIN

website: www.operariasmisioneras.es