Knights of Columbus Council #2208 at 174 N. Main Street, New Haven, KY 40051 US - Father Michael J. McGivney
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Father Michael J. McGivney was an assistant pastor at St. Mary's Church, when he founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. Father McGivney's holiness, devotion to priestly ministry and work to protect family life provide a powerful spiritual influence for Knights, their family members and a growing number of other Catholics.
The cause, or process, for Father McGivney’s sainthood, was opened by Hartford Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin, in December 1997. The cause was presented to the Vatican in 2000, where it has been under review by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. With the authentication of a miracle at Father McGivney’s intercession, the priest could be beatified. A second miracle would be required for canonization. On March 15, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Father Michael J. McGivney. The pope’s declaration significantly advances the priest’s process toward sainthood and gives the parish priest the distinction of "Venerable Servant of God."
The cause, or process, for Father McGivney’s sainthood, was opened by Hartford Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin, in December 1997. The cause was presented to the Vatican in 2000, where it has been under review by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. With the authentication of a miracle at Father McGivney’s intercession, the priest could be beatified. A second miracle would be required for canonization. On March 15, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Father Michael J. McGivney. The pope’s declaration significantly advances the priest’s process toward sainthood and gives the parish priest the distinction of "Venerable Servant of God."
Learn more about Father Michael J. McGivney at http://www.fathermcgivney.org.