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Fr. Michael J. McGivney
Meet Michael McGivney Schachle, the miracle baby who helped make his namesake a Blessed
by Joe Bukuras Nashville, Tenn., Aug 7, 2022 / 04:00 am Seated in a small black wagon pulled by his father, 7-year-old Michael McGivney Schachle happily rolled along the hallways of the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville last week, innocently unaware that people were staring at him …
Fr. Michael McGivney, ‘holy priest’ and Knights of Columbus founder, beatified
by Christine Rousselle Hartford, Conn., Oct 31, 2020 / 12:30 pm MT (CNA).- Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, was beatified October 31, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut. He will now be known as “Blessed Michael McGivney” and his feast day will be …
‘Let Michael be the miracle’ – The baby healed through Fr. McGivney’s prayers
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 30, 2020 / 10:20 am MT (CNA).- Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be beatified Oct. 31. This is the story of the miracle attributed to his prayers. Catholics have a whole host of saints to choose from in …
Ahead of beatification, priests reflect on McGivney’s priesthood, and the miracle he prayed for
by Christine Rousselle New Haven, Conn., Oct 30, 2020 / 09:50 pm MT (CNA).- A prayer vigil for priests on the eve of the beatification of Ven. Michael McGivney took place Friday, October 30, at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, the parish where McGivney served as a priest and …
Live: Beatification of Father Michael McGivney, Saturday October 31, 10:00 a.m.
Live coverage begins Friday, October 30th at 6:30PM ET This new documentary explores the life, legacy and impact of Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus and apostle of spiritual brotherhood and unity.
Named for Father Michael McGivney, Catholic high school eager to celebrate beatification
by Kevin Jones Denver Newsroom, Oct 25, 2020 / 04:04 pm MT (CNA).- The upcoming beatification of American priest Father Michael McGivney is a time for celebration and reflection for southern Illinois’ Father McGivney Catholic High School, named for the founder of the Knights of Columbus who lived a life …
Knights of Columbus announce novena ahead of founder’s beatification
CNA Staff, Oct 22, 2020 / 07:00 pm MT (CNA).- The Knights of Columbus has launched a nine-day novena to prepare for the beatification of the organization’s founder, Fr. Michael McGivney, at the end of the month. The novena starts October 22 and continues through October 30, the eve of …
Knights of Columbus creating Fr. Michael McGivney pilgrimage center
Denver Newsroom, Aug 5, 2020 / 04:37 pm MT (CNA).- The Knights of Columbus announced plans to create a new pilgrimage center for visitors to encounter the spirituality of the order’s founder, Fr. Michael McGivney, who is set to be beatified in October. The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center will …
Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October
CNA Staff, Jul 24, 2020 / 01:08 pm MT (CNA).- Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization, will be beatified on October 31, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints announced this week. The congregation made the announcement on its website and Twitter page …
Satanic symbol painted at church in parish where Knights of Columbus began
CNA Staff, Jul 17, 2020 / 09:01 am MT (CNA) A church in the New Haven, Connecticut parish at which the Knights of Columbus was founded was vandalized this week, with a satanic symbol painted on the door. Fr. Michael McGivney, who will soon be beatified, began his priestly ministry …