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First US Center to Train Catholics on Canonization Process to Open in 2026
- The first formation center for canonization in the United States will open in early 2026 at St. Patrick's Seminary and University, commissioned by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone.
- The center aims to train sainthood enthusiasts on the canonization process, focusing on diocesan work before petitions are sent to Rome, as stated by Michael McDevitt, a spokesperson for the center.
- Emanuele Spedicato, an associate professor of canon law, will teach the first cohort of students about the church’s sainthood culture and the evolution of the canonization process from martyrdom to modern times.
- The initiative represents a shift in the American Catholic Church's approach, signaling greater cooperation among volunteer networks for saint candidates.
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First US center to train Catholics on canonization process to open in 2026
The first formation center for canonization in the United States is scheduled to open at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, California, in 2026. The Center for Sainthood, commissioned by San Francisco’s Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, aims to train…
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