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Father Felix Raj with Mother Teresa in 1995 during a meeting at SXC.
Pope John Paul II (now St. John Paul II) beatified Mother Teresa on October 19, 2003. Her beatification, the first step on the path to sainthood, was the fastest ever in the history of canonization.
In our hearts, Mother is already a saint, by virtue of her boundless devotion towards the downtrodden, irrespective of caste and creed - she has taken all into her fold. The official honour, the declaration of sainthood will take place on September 4, 2016 at St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Rome. The living 'saint of the gutters', the ministering angel to millions, will be canonised.
Mother Teresa was in close conclave with the Jesuit Fathers, particularly of St. Xavier's College. She held them in high esteem as retreat preachers and spiritual directors. They include Archbishop Ferdinand Perier, Cardinal Trevor L. Picachy, Frs.C. Van Exem, Julian Henry, Joseph Sanders, Edouard Le Joy, Camille Bouche, Antony Gabriel and Jose Cukale.
The City Of Joy, Kolkata, Mother's spiritual abode and the principal site of her missions of charity, is immensely gladdened by the news of her canonization. We await the auspicious occasion with overwhelmed joy and reverence.
Posted on : 29th April 2016
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