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First, you have to die. Once you have been dead at least 5 years a cause for sainthood can be opened. The local bishop or other religious leader will assign someone to collect all sorts of documents and conduct interiews about the life of the candidate. Once they have all the information, the file will be sent to the Sacred Congregation for the causes of Saints in Rome. They will study the file and, if it seems the person exhibited some form of heroic virtue, that person will be declared a Servant of God and an official Cause for Sainthood will be opened.
More investigations and interviews will be conducted and if the person passes all favorably, they will be named as Venerable.
Next, more investigations and at least one miracle must be confirmed and verified due to the intercession of the candidate. If all goes well, the candidate will then be Beatified by the Pope and receive the title of Blessed. Mother Teresa of Calcutta is at this stage right now.
In the final stage, more investigations and at least one more miracle must be verified. Once all that has been done, the file is turned over to the pope who will make the final decision. It will be up to the pope to declare a person a saint and then arrangements are made for the official canonization ceremonies.
This process can take many years, even centuries.
Of course, the person became a saint the moment they entered heaven. The Church just needs to investigate to make sure the candidate is worthy of emulation and makes a good role model for future generations.
What else can I help you with?
What did Saint Johnny do to become a saint?
There is no 'Saint Johnny.' However, there are many saints named John or Juan. Which one are you referring to?
Is there a Saint Aisling?
I can find no reference to any saint named Aisling.
How did Saint Isidro become a saint?
There are a number of saints named Isidore or Isidro. Please pick one.
What did Saint Carmen do to become a saint?
There is no canonized saint named Carmen. The name derives from one of the titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Why did Saint Luck become a saint?
There is no saint named Luck.
Did Katherine Swynford become a saint?
No, she is not a saint.
Why did Saint Monica become a saint?
I believe it is because she was the mother of Saint Augastin and is the one who convinced him to convert to Christianity in the first place. No Monica, No Saint Augastin or his cherished writings on Christian morality.
When did Our Lady of Sorrow become a saint?
Our Lady of Sorrows is one of a number of title for the Blessed Virgin Mary who was born, no conceived, a saint.
What do you have to do to become a saint"?
To become a saint in the Catholic Church, one must lead a life of exceptional holiness, perform miracles, and be officially recognized by the Church through a process called canonization.
How can a sinner become a saint?
a sinner becomes a saint when he or she do something good. before he become a saint he should confess his sins.
Why did Saint Thomas of Assisi become a saint?
There is no Saint Thomas of Assisi.
What did Saint Madison do to become a saint?
There is no canonized saint named Madison.
