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What is pre-congregation canonization?
In the earlier times, saints were proclaimed to be saints by a local bishop, patriarch etc. and by popular devotion. Pre-congregation is when saints were canonized or declared to be saints, before the long and lengthy process that the Church has today to prove that they were saints, so the exact dates are not available.They are called pre-congregational because they were declared saints before the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints was instituted to investigate candidates for sainthood.
What is a Vatican congregation?
There are a number of congregations (departments) within the Vatican, such as the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints which investigates candidates for sainthood.
Is pre-congregation canonization after one is dead?
In the Vatican there is an office called the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The people in that office investigate potential candidates for sainthood. Once their investigation is completed the information is passed on to the Holy Father who will make the final decision. Those saints who had been declared saints before the existence of the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints are called 'precongregational saints' since they did not go through the formal canonization process. They were simply declared saints by a local bishop at the request of local Christians. Today only the pope can declare sainthood and only after investigation by the Sacred Congregation.
Who decides saints?
The Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican gathers the information about the candidate, a process that can take years, or even centuries. Once they feel they have received sufficient information to support the cause, the case is given to the pope who makes the final decision.
Why does Saint Laura have feast day?
All saints and blesseds are assigned a feast day by the Vatican's Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
What is happening about Mother Teresa now?
Her cause for sainthood is still being investigated in Rome by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints. She still (as of 2013) needs one additional miracle to be verified.
Who has the power to declare someone a saint?
Only the pope has the power today to declare saints but after years of study by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
When did the inauguration of the saints begin?
Declaring (inaugurating) saints as been a practice of the Church since the earliest days. However, local bishops can no longer declare saints. Only the pope can do that after recommendation from the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Is Obama a latter day saints?
No, Barak Obama is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he attends (or did, before his presidency) an African Methodist Episcopalian congregation.
Who canonizes a saint?
In the early days of the church (prior to the 12th century), saints were acclaimed by the people, usually with the approval of their bishop. There was no formal process. In about the 12th century all canonizations had to be proclaimed by the pope. This eventually lead to the formation of the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints which is an office in the Vatican and the members of the Congregation are appointed by the Pope. Usually the head of them is a cardinal. The Congregation gathers information about the proposed saint and investigates and confirms any miracles attributed to him/her. This information is usually provided by the local bishop from where the candidate lived, the head of a religious congregation (order of priests or nuns) or the postulator for the cause of that person. If the Sacred Congregation approves a candidate for sainthood, the information is presented to the pope who makes the final decision and proclamation. It can take many, many years to complete some cases.
How big is a congregation?
A congregation is a group of people (or creatures or things) that are congregated, collected or gathered together.It can mean:the process or action of congregatinga group or mass gathered togethera group assembled together for, or regularly attending religious worshipthe name given to a special body of persons, e.g. 'The Congregation for the Cause of Saints' (Roman Catholic church body)The size of the group is neither indicated nor implied by the word.Examples of usage:For safety reasons, patrons are advised that congregation near the entrances and exits is not permitted.A congregation of vile vapors met his nose.The antelopes struggled in the muddy waters as the congregation of crocodiles did what crocodiles do.Alice watched in wonderment as a huge congregation of crows gathered on the lawn.The priest invited the congregation to stand.For more information, see 'Related links' below.
Who declares someone a saint?
Only the pope can declare someone to be a saint and only after years of investigation by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican.
