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Blessed Michael McGivney
Blessed Michael McGivney
On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney and opening the way for his beatification.
On Oct. 31, the Mass for Beatification was celebrated in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Conn.
An Apostolic Letter was read from Pope Francis that declared Father McGivney would now have the title of Blessed Michael McGivney.
He is the third priest born in the United States to be raised to this honor, and the first priest to be beatified who spent his whole priestly ministry in a US parish.
The pope’s Apostolic Letter stated that Blessed Michael McGivney’s “zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for the needs of his brothers and sisters made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.”
apostolic-letter.pdf"Blessed Father Michael McGivney, understanding your priestly virtue and pastoral concern for the poor, the orphan, the widow, and for the protection of the faith of people, I come to you and ask for your efforts with our Heavenly Father for healing and understanding of what God's plan for us is.
"Blessed Father Michael McGivney, understanding your priestly virtue and pastoral concern for the poor, the orphan, the widow, and for the protection of the faith of people, I come to you and ask for your efforts with our Heavenly Father for healing and understanding of what God's plan for us is.
As I pray to God for healing and guidance, I do so in the remembrance of your priestly ministry, the example of your courage in times of illness, and your understanding of God's Holy will. I pray for your intercession for my healing and for your Holy Grace.
As I pray to God for healing and guidance, I do so in the remembrance of your priestly ministry, the example of your courage in times of illness, and your understanding of God's Holy will. I pray for your intercession for my healing and for your Holy Grace.
Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney, pray for us.
Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney, pray for us.
Through Christ Our Lord. Amen."
Through Christ Our Lord. Amen."
Glorious Mysteries | Youngstown
Glorious Mysteries | Youngstown
Bishop David Bonnar prays the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary from Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, Ohio.
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