Vatican, Aug. 19, 2008 (CWNews.com) – The Vatican has announced plans for the beatification of the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux.
Louis Martin and Zelie Marie Guerin Martin will be beatified on October 19, with the ceremony taking place in Lisieux, the Vatican liturgical office announced on August 19. The date of the ceremony is significant: October 19 will be Mission Sunday; St. Therese is (along with St. Francis Xavier) co-patron of the Church’s missionary effort.
