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"Think it over carefully. A priest has to be a saint..."
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Canonization update, February 26, 2002
Blessed Josemaría Escrivá to be canonized October 6, 2002 The Vatican has announced that Pope John Paul II will canonize Josemaría Escrivá, Opus Dei's founder, Padre Pío, Juan Diego, and 6 others this year.
Please complete our information request form, keep you up-to-date on packages for the canonization.
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BLESSED JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA
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Altar of Our Lady of Peace
The remains of the body of Blessed Josemaria Escriva rest in Rome at the altar of Our Lady of Peace. |
Parish Church
Rome’s Blessed Josemaría Parish Church, Dedicated by Pope John Paul II, Bishop of Rome in March 1996 |
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| The “City of Light” and home to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral which houses the Crown of Thorns and a piece of the True Cross. Also in Paris, the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, St. Vincent de Paul and the famous Sacré-Coeur Basilica. |
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The major basilicas in Rome include: The Basilica of St. John Lateran, the true seat of the bishop of Rome; The Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the oldest and most important shrines in the world dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary; and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the second largest church in
Rome after St. Peter’s Basilica. The basilica houses the tomb of
St. Paul under its main altar. |
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