sainthood

The cause for the canonization of Cebuano Archbishop Teofilo “Lolong” Camomot still has a long way to go, but his official biography gained considerable attention after it won the 19th Cardinal Sin Book Award in the Spirituality Category.

The Vatican has given the green light for the inquiry into the life of Laureana 'Ka Luring' Franco, a Filipino lay catechist who left her job at the Philippine Air Force to become a full-time, unpaid catechist.

“In the meantime, we continue asking for her intercession," said Archbishop Marlo Peralta.

The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints issued the "nihil obstat" (nothing stands in the way), last February 5, 2024, in the Vatican, giving authority to the Diocese of Laoag to start a local investigation into Niña Ruiz-Abad's reputation and holiness.

Reflection Date: November 1, 2022
Sainthood is celebrated for those who are canonized and those who are not canonized