Canonization of Saint Marcellin Champagnat

At a ceremony and Mass in St. Peter’s Square on April 18, 1999, Pope John Paul II declared that Marcellin is a Saint of the Universal Church. Let'us take a look back at what led to this event and how it unfolded at that memorable time.

Videos

Vídeo of Canonization
Video of Beatification - 1955

Documents

The Miracle for the Canonization
From information given to the Marist Institute 1998

Program of the Canonization
Rome, 04/18/1999

Logo and Motto for the Canonizatio
Approved by the Canonization Committee, January 1999

Convocation of the Consistory
“Osservatore Romano, 2nd January 1999
From the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontif

Aticles

Four Questions on the Canonization
Br. Benito Arbués

Steps on the Road to the Canonization of Marcellin
Taken from the Summary of his life, his virtues and his miracles submitted for his Canonization, Rome 1998

Interview with Br. Gabriele Andreucci, Postulator General

"Marcellin Champagnat: a Heart that Knows no Bounds"
ECHO No. 30

The canonization: an ongoing call
Comparative study of the lines of action emanating from the General Chapter, the General Conference and the canonization of Marcellin

Marcellin Champagnat, a Saint
Br. Paul Sester

The Three Faces of St. Marcellin

Photo gallery

Postulators (Br. Alessandro Di Pietro and Br. Gabriele Andreucci)

Expo held at the General House

Young people and group leaders (17/04/1999)

Festival - Festival at the Paul VI Audience Hall (17/04/1999)

St. Peter’s Square (18/04/1999)

Marist Brothers Assemble (18/04/1999)

Reception held at the French Embassy (18/04/1999)

At St. paul Outside the Walls (19/04/2009)

Audience with Pope John Paul II (19/04/1999)

Ten years on from the Canonization

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