Vatican-Based Theologians to Examine Canonization Cause for Jesuit Martyr, Says Dipolog Diocese

Vatican-based theologians to examine canonization cause for Jesuit martyr, says Dipolog diocese

The Diocese of Dipolog on Thursday has received a “positive development” with regards to the cause for canonization of Servant of God Fr. Francesco Palliola, a Jesuit priest.

Mindanao Jesuit martyr’s cause advances to theological review

Bishop Severo Caermare of Dipolog presides over Mass marking the 378th death anniversary of Jesuit Fr. Francesco Palliola at the site of his killing in Ponot, now Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, on Jan. 29, 2026. DIOCESE OF DIPOLOG By Roy Lagarde January 29, 2026 Manila, Philippines The…