Father Arrupe’s Path to Canonization

The diocesan inquiry process in the cause for canonization of Fr. Pedro Arrupe (1907-1991) ended in late 2024 when the information gathered was sent to the Holy See’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The Superior General of the Society of Jesus from 1965 to 1983, Fr. Arrupe is now formally called a Servant of God.

The next step in Fr. Arrupe’s journey to sainthood involves a thorough review of these records and his vast writings. If he is found to have exhibited “heroic virtue,” he would be deemed Venerable. To be beatified, a miracle must be attributed to him. To that end, all people of faith who admire the spirituality and social advocacy of Fr. Pedro Arrupe are encouraged to pray for his intercession using the prayer below.

After a verified miracle, Fr. Arrupe will be known as Blessed, and will then require another miracle to become a saint. 

Prayer

O God, loving Father: in baptism you clothed with Christ your servant Pedro Arrupe and you called him to follow you in spiritual poverty in the Society of Jesus, listen to our prayer benevolently.

He delivered himself to you completely, in missionary activity, and in the guidance of his brothers; in time of health, as in the hour of infirmity.

Moved by the Holy Spirit, you placed him at the service of faith, making him a master of discernment and meek servant of the justice of the Kingdom.

With trust we pray, in imitation of Jesus Christ, poor and humble, whom he loved deeply, that Father Arrupe be recognized as a model of evangelical life and prophetic witness in the world, encouraging us to become in every culture “men and women for others”.

By his intercession, and for your greater glory, I ask you now for this particular grace […] that you grant to me, as long as it is for your service and praise.

Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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