Sister Annella Zervas’ sainthood cause could be opened this month

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The bishops of the United States are set to discuss the possible opening of the sainthood cause of Sister Annella Zervas, a Benedictine nun from Minnesota who, in the early 20th century, exhibited holiness and persistence despite serious health challenges.Gudziak: Catholic communications called to spread the Good News Pope Francis adds a Cardinal to the Consistory, Archbishop Battaglia of Naples

At age 15, she entered the Order of St. Benedict at the convent of the Benedictine Sisters in St. Joseph, Minnesota, taking the religious name Mary Annella. Her mother reportedly objected to her chosen name: “There’s no saint Annella.” To which the young nun answered: “Then I shall have to be the first one.” She made her perpetual vows in July 1922.

Patrick Norton, an advocate for her prospective cause, said he had a vision in 2010 while at Zervas’ grave and was inspired to spread devotion to her. Norton, a house painter, husband, and father of three from Avon, Minnesota, has dedicated his life to sharing her story by reprinting and distributing booklets about her life and giving talks, despite having no prior experience.

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