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Two extraordinary events for the Order

In October 2017 the Order will experience two extraordinary events: the canonization of Blessed Angelo D’Acri at St. Peter’s and the beatification, at the cathedral in Milan, of Venerable Arsenio of Trigolo.

The Order of Capuchin Friars Minor rejoices and thanks the Lord for the upcoming canonization of Blessed Angelo D’Acri (1669-1739, in the world Luca Antonio), religious priest of the same Order, a model of fidelity to the Capuchin charism. On March 23, 2017, Pope Francis signed the decree to recognize a miracle attributed to his intercession. The ceremony of canonization will be held in Rome in St. Peter’s Square, probably during this coming October. While we await the exact date, which will be communicated during the ordinary consistory scheduled for after Easter, we cannot but give thanks to God together will all the faithful of Acri who have always known our new saint as a powerful intercessor.

The joy and thanks to the Lord will continue with the beatification of Venerable Servant of God Arsenio of Trigolo (1849-1909), religious priest of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and founder of the Sisters of Mary Most Holy Consolatrix. The miracle that has brought Venerable Arsenio to beatification is from some time ago; it happened in 1948. The diocesan process that followed, however, was very long and ended only in 1999, followed by the Roman one that has just recently concluded.

The ceremony of beatification will be held in the cathedral of Milan on Saturday, October 7 at 10 a.m.

Once again we give thanks to the Lord who has willed to bless the Order, granting us these two friars and priests as examples. In their own time and in different ways they entrusted their lives to God in service to the Church and the Order for the glory of Christ Crucified and Risen.

Last modified on Thursday, 06 April 2017 11:22