Saint Kevin of Glendalough was always considered a saint by the Irish people but his cult was finally approved and confirmed by the Vatican in 1903. This was not a formal canonization process but an affirmation of what the Irish had believed all along. To read about his life and why he deserves the title of saint, click on the link below.
St. Francis Xavier was canonized with fellow missionary St. Ignatius in 1622.
St. Eligius was canonized in the Pre-Congregation era. This was when people were often canonized because of their popularity while they were alive.
St. Etheldreda was canonized by Pope Celestine III in 1198.
St. Anselm was canonized in 1494.
There are thousands of canonized saints, not just five.
No, Saint Patrick was never formally canonized
Kevin of Glendalough was never officially beatified or canonized. He had always been considered as a saint by the Irish from the time he died in 608 AD. His sainthood was confirmed by Rome in the year 1903.
Yes, St. Odilia was canonized. She is known as a patron saint of the blind and visual difficulties.
St. Clare of Assisi was canonized on September 26, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV.
Catherine was canonized in July of 1461 by Pope Pius II.
Juan Diego was canonized on July 31, 2002.
Maria Goretti was canonized by Pope Pius XII.