Exciting Announcement from the Vatican

Exciting news from Mark Mann, Diocese of Grand Rapids with a wonderful announcement from the Vatican! If your Scouts are interested in earning the Bishop Baraga Missionary Trails award, please find the requirements attached!

 

Vatican City, 10 May 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father today received in audience Cardinal Angelo Amato S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. He authorised the promulgation of decrees concerning the following causes:

HEROIC VIRTUES

- Servant of God Frederic Irenej Baraga, Slovene American, first bishop of Marquette (1797-1868).

 

 

Sincerely,

Mark Mann

Family, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries

Diocese of Grand Rapids | 360 Division S. | Grand Rapids MI 49503

p. 616-475-1243 | f. 616-551-5638 | mmann@dioceseofgrandrapids.org

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May 12, 2012

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