31 October 2020

Connecticut's Fr. Michael J. McGivney Being Beatified Today

As posted previously, today, 31 October, Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, a Connecticut priest who served his flock during the pandemic of 1890, before himself becoming ill and dying of pneumonia will be beatified (declared Blessed) by the Catholic Church. Father McGivney is the founder of the Knights of Columbus.

Additional media reports:

National Catholic Register: The Legacy of Father Michael McGivney, Holy Priest (27 OCT 20)

National Catholic Register: Commentary: Father Raymond J. de Souza: Father Michael McGivney: A Likely Patron for Every Parish Priest (30 OCT 20)

NBC Connecticut: Beatification of Father Michael J. McGivney To Be Held Saturday (30 OCT 20)

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