Why did St. Bernadette become a saint?

Answer 1

In the case of Bernadette of Lourdes, she had an exemplary life that included a series of visits from the Virgin Mary. During these visions Mary revealed information that could not have been known by Bernadette, who had little formal education, but which was verified by church officials. Bernadette was in poor health all her life and suffered tremendously but never complained. She tried to hide what she was suffering and continued to follow her vocation as a nun until a point came when she had to be confined to bed. When that happened, her superiors were shocked to learn how sick she had really been.

A number of years after she died, her body was exhumed and found to be in nearly perfect condition. Her clothing was partly decayed but the body was still intact long after it should have been reduced to dust. This incorruptibility is not enough evidence to declared the person a saint but can reinforce evidence already obtained by other investigations.

she became a saint in 1899 April 16
The Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette. She appeared to her 18 times in a grotto in Lourdes. Bernadette was born Marie Bernarde Soubirous and died of TB of the bone. On the third appearance Mary said "I do not promise to make you happy in this world, but the next." You can read a book called the fortnight and it's about Bernadette telling you about her life and the appearances of 'The Lady'.

Answer 2

Humans cannot create Saints ...only God Amighty can choose those who He wants to serve him in Heaven. The very idea of any religion thinking they have that right is certainly blasphemous. Gal.6:7

Answer 3

In the case of Bernadette of Lourdes, she had an exemplary life that included a series of visits from the Virgin Mary. During these visions Mary revealed information that could not have been known by Bernadette, who had little formal education, but which was verified by church officials. Bernadette was in poor health all her life and suffered tremendously but never complained. She tried to hide what she was suffering and continued to follow her vocation as a nun until a point came when she had to be confined to bed. When that happened, her superiors were shocked to learn how sick she had really been.

A number of years after she died, her body was exhumed and found to be in nearly perfect condition. Her clothing was partly decayed but the body was still intact long after it should have been reduced to dust. This incorruptibility is not enough evidence to declared the person a saint but can reinforce evidence already obtained by other investigations.
she became a saint in 1899 April 16
The Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette. She appeared to her 18 times in a grotto in Lourdes. Bernadette was born Marie Bernarde Soubirous and died of TB of the bone. On the third appearance Mary said "I do not promise to make you happy in this world, but the next." You can read a book called the fortnight and it's about Bernadette telling you about her life and the appearances of 'The Lady'.

Answer 4

Only God creates saints. The Church does not determine who goes to Heaven as that judgment is God's alone. However, the Catholic Church has a screening process called canonization which investigates the lives of saints to determine if they had lead a life worthy of emulation. In other words, do they make good role models for the living. Also, there has to be no doubt that the person is in Heaven. That is why the process is so long and thorough. During the process miracles that Our Lord may have worked through the intercession of the saint must be investigated and verified. Medical science must have no possible earthly explanation for the event.

In the case of Bernadette of Lourdes, she had an exemplary life that included a series of visits from the Virgin Mary. During these visions Mary revealed information that could not have been known by Bernadette, who had little formal education, but which was verified by church officials. Bernadette was in poor health all her life and suffered tremendously but never complained. She tried to hide what she was suffering and continued to follow her vocation as a nun until a point came when she had to be confined to bed. When that happened, her superiors were shocked to learn how sick she had really been.

A number of years after she died, her body was exhumed and found to be in nearly perfect condition. Her clothing was decayed but the body was still intact long after it should have been reduced to dust. This incorruptibility is not enough evidence to declared the person a saint but can reinforce evidence already obtained by other investigations.

Answer 5

St. Bernadette became a saint because of her renowned piety, humility, and devotion to the Catholic Church. She is best known for her visions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, France, which led to the establishment of the famous Marian shrine there. Her life of prayer, suffering, and service to others made her a revered figure in the Catholic faith.