New Saints!

Pope John Paul II cannonized six new saints in May 2004.

1. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962), an Italian doctor who chose not to have an abortion that would have saved her life.

2. Josep Manyanet y Vives (1833-1901), a Catalan priest who founded two religious orders and was known as the “prophet of the family.”

3. Father Luigi Orione (1872-1940), Italian founder of Little Work of Divine Providence to assist the poor and disabled.

4. Father Annibale Maria Di Francia (1851-1927), Italian founder of Rogationist Fathers of the Heart of Jesus, and the Daughters of Divine Zeal.

5. Nimatullah Kassab Al-Hardini (1808-1858), a priest of the Lebanese Maronite Order

6. Paola Elisabetta Cerioli (1816-1865), an Italian widow and founder of two religious congregations for women dedicated to helping families.