Blessed John Sullivan
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 19
Born
May 8, 1861
Died
February 19, 1933
Beatified
13 May 2017 by Pope Francis
Venerated
7 November 2014 by Pope Francis (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed John Sullivan, also known as Blessed John Sullivan SJ, was born on 8 May 1861 in Dublin, Ireland. He was the son of Sir Edward Sullivan, the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and was raised in the Church of Ireland. However, his mother was Catholic, which influenced his spiritual journey later in life.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-05-13 by 13 May 2017 by Pope Francis; the beatification miracle involved the healing of a young boy named Michael Collins; Michael was paralyzed; Father John healed him by touching his leg and praying over him for two hours; beatification recognition celebrated in the Saint Francis Xavier Church, Dublin, Ireland, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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