Ireland's First Beatification

I was a little confused about this article at first. I mean, Ireland has hundreds of saints...Patrick, Bridgit, Brendan...but then I realized they were talking of the location of the beautification. And as much as I hate to admit it, he was a Jesuit.

Dublin, Ireland, Apr 26, 2017 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Father John Sullivan was a prominent Irish Catholic convert who was known for his healing prayers, his consolation for the troubled, and his devotion to God.

Now he is set to be the first ever person to be beatified in Ireland.

The beatification will take place May 13 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Dublin, where the Jesuit priest's body was interred. Cardinal Angelo Amato of the Congregations for the Causes of Saints will be involved in the ceremony. Church of Ireland leaders will also attend.