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  • First priest ordained in the US on road to sainthood

    06/12/2005 9:44:20 AM PDT · by NYer · 18 replies · 472+ views
    Catholic News Agency ^ | June 10, 2005
    Loretto, PA., Jun. 10, 2005 (CNA) - A Russian prince who left his wealth behind to come to America and be the first priest ordained in the United States has received his first nod from the Vatican on his road to sainthood.The Congregation for the Causes of the Saints has named Fr. Demetrius Gallitzin a Servant of God, announced Bishop Joseph Adamec of Altoona-Johnstown on Monday.  Fr. Gallitzin left Europe at age 29 and entered a Baltimore monastery in 1795. He became the first priest to be ordained in the U.S. After his ordination, he used his inherited wealth to...
  • Prince Gallitzin attains first rung to sainthood

    06/07/2005 4:54:41 AM PDT · by Born Conservative · 274+ views
    LORETTO, Pa. - The Rev. Demetrius Gallitzin, a European prince who forsook his wealth to become a priest in the Allegheny Mountains of 18th century Pennsylvania, has attained the status of "Servant of God," the first of several steps on the ladder to Roman Catholic sainthood. Bishop Joseph V. Adamec, who heads the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, announced the decision Monday. The ruling by the Congregation for Saints of the Holy See means the process of determining whether Gallitzin qualifies for sainthood will continue. "In Loretto, we have always believed he is a saint," said Betty Seymour, who heads a task...