Thursday, July 3, 2008

Beatification ceremony for the parents of St. Therese is imminent:

The Congregation for the Causes of Saints also certified a miracle through the influence of Ludovico Martin and Maria Zelia Guerin Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux. That miracle fulfills the requirements for their beatification. The announcement of their impending beatification comes as Catholics in Lisieux prepare to celebrate the 150th anniversary of their marriage, with ceremonies scheduled for July 12 and 13.

Full article covers the topic.