Flash News: Blessed Maria Droste

Dear Sisters and Good Shepherd Friends,

As we near the Feast of Blessed Maria Droste on 8th June, it is my privilege to share with you the following update on the Process for Canonization of Blessed Maria Droste.

All the required written materials regarding the cure of Mrs. Jennie Battaglia, attributed to Blessed Maria, have been compiled and studied by medical specialists. Many of the witnesses (family and medical personnel) have had an initial interview. Therefore, Bishop William Murphy of the Rockville Centre Diocese, New York, (the place where the cure occurred) has convened a Tribunal which will begin on 15th June
2013.

The purpose of this Tribunal is to judge whether or not the cure is a miracle. Approximately 20 witnesses will be called to give testimony at the Tribunal hearing. If the outcome is determined by this panel, that the cure is a miracle, then the report will include a recommendation to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to
proceed to the next step. A second Tribunal session would then be held here in Rome for a final determination of the case and, God willing, to recommend the cause for canonization to the Holy Father for final affirmation.

Let us unite in prayer for the enlightenment needed at the Tribunal beginning on 15th June and pray with Blessed Maria Droste for all who participate with us by echoing her words: “Jesus, I beg you not only for peace, but also infinite love without limits.”

Brigid Lawlor
Congregational Leader

Rome, 3rd June 2013

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