September 2017 Dear Friends of the Cause for Father Vincent R. Capodanno’s Canonization: The past few months have been busy and very exciting for the Guild, resulting in much good news to share with you! We’re growing, with over 300 new Supporters; and there’s news of recent happenings, a few reminders, an opportunity to donate and receive special gifts, along with upcoming events.
UPDATE ON THE CAUSE FOR FATHER CAPODANNO’S BEATIFICATION & CANONIZATION When Archbishop Broglio closed the archdiocesan phase of the Cause at the Memorial Mass in May 2017, the findings of the tribunal were sealed and sent to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome. The Congregation will review the documents, along with the interviews of witnesses conducted during the archdiocesan phase. If the Congregation is convinced that Father Capodanno is a person of virtue, he will be designated as a Venerable Servant of God. A miracle, obtained through the intercession of Father Capodanno, is required before he is declared “Blessed.” The tribunal is currently considering potential miracles for presentation to the Congregation. In October, Archbishop Broglio and Msgr. Pugliese will be in Rome. They will ask the Postulator for the Cause, a canon lawyer, specially trained and certified by the Congregation, for his opinion on the selected miracle. They will also seek clarification on the miracle submission process. IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Please contact the Guild with information on any possible miracles attained through the intercession of the Servant of God, Father Vincent Capodanno. Thank you for your continued prayers and generous financial support! It’s through your prayers and sacrifices that the Cause is being advanced. Your donations sustain the ongoing work of the postulator in Rome, and the Guild’s efforts to make known the life, work, and sacrifices of Father Vincent Capodanno.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF FATHER VINCENT R. CAPODANNO Memorial Masses recently commemorated the 50th anniversary of Father Capodanno’s virtuous life and heroic death on Sept. 4, 1967.
On Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, Father Daniel Mode was the main celebrant and homilist during the annual Memorial Mass at the Father Capodanno Memorial Chapel, at Fort Wadsworth, on Staten Island, NY. On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, was the main celebrant and homilist for the annual Memorial Mass for Father Capodanno at the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
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DOCUMENTARY UPDATE: CALLED AND CHOSEN
CALLED AND CHOSEN: THE LIFE OF FATHER VINCENT R. CAPODANNO premiered on August 30, on EWTN. The documentary will be aired again on Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11. Check your local EWTN listings for exact times in your area. GET YOUR OWN DVD OF CALLED AND CHOSEN When you make a donation of $20.00 or more, you can receive a free copy of the documentary. In addition, for a special and meaningful gift, you may want to shop now, and be ready to give the DVDs as Christmas presents! For each donation of $20.00 or more, the Guild will send you a gift of the DVD, Called and Chosen. As an example, a $100 donation provides the opportunity to request up to 5 DVDs. Go to http://www.capodannoguild.org to donate. Or, donate by mail and request your DVDs. Be sure to include your return mailing address and the Visit http://www.capodannoguild.org to number of DVDs you’d like. Mail to: donate and request your DVDs Father Vincent Capodanno Guild P.O. Box 29424, 1025 Michigan Avenue, N.E. Washington D.C. 20017 In addition to Father’s life story, the documentary contains bonus footage, which brings an added dimension to your personal experience of Father Vincent’s virtue, and the dedication of the Marines, actors, and film crew.
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL ‐ 2017 READING OF THE NAMES
As part of the special 2017 Veteran’s Day activities planned to commemorate The Wall’s 35th Anniversary, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is hosting the Reading of the Names of the 58,318 service members inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., between Nov. 7th and Nov. 10th. This year, as in prior years, Mary Preece, our Vice‐Postulator for the Cause, will read the name of Father Vincent R. Capodanno, during the afternoon of Wednesday, November 8th. For additional information, go to: http://www.vvmf.org/reading‐of‐the‐names.
Thank you for all you do to further the Cause for Father Capodanno’s Canonization. May the Lord and Father Capodanno continue to bless and watch over you!
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