LAOAG CITY, Philippines — On April 7, the cause for canonization of 13-year old Filipina Niña Ruiz Abad was officially opened at the Cathedral of St. William the Hermit in Laoag City, Philippines, coinciding with Divine Mercy Sunday.
The event marks the first step of a lengthy process of making Ruiz Abad one of the youngest saints in history.
Bishop Renato Mayugba of Laoag City headed the tribunal to hear witnesses testify to the life and holiness of the Servant of God, who has been described as "an inspiration of piety, mercy, evangelization and fortitude to others."
LAOAG CITY, Philippines — On April 7, the cause for canonization of 13-year old Filipina Niña Ruiz Abad was officially opened at the Cathedral of St. William the Hermit in Laoag City, Philippines, coinciding with Divine Mercy Sunday.
The event marks the first step of a lengthy process of making Ruiz Abad one of the youngest saints in history.
Bishop Renato Mayugba of Laoag City headed the tribunal to hear witnesses testify to the life and holiness of the Servant of God, who has been described as "an inspiration of piety, mercy, evangelization and fortitude to others."
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