Sainthood cause of ‘Rosary priest’ proceeds to Rome

July 21, 2010

The Archdiocese of Baltimore on July 20 concluded the diocesan phase of the canonization cause of Father Patrick Peyton (1909-1992), the “Rosary priest” famous for the adage, “The family that prays together stays together.” In compiling the 16,000-page report, investigators interviewed 80 witnesses, including Dolores Hope and actor Joseph Campanella.

 

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Further information:

• Archdiocese sends results of Father Peyton inquiry to Vatican (Catholic Review)
• Patrick Peyton (Wikipedia)