December 8, 2006

ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS

Saint Theodora Guérin, virgin, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence, always trusting in divine providence, even from the very beginnings of the community at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, now in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, compassionately served in charity and justice. Because of this the Christian faithful, of the above-named archdiocese, have continuously invoked the same Saint for her assistance and have honored her with a particular and steadfast devotion.

Therefore, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Daniel M. Buechlein, Archbishop of Indianapolis, having received the expression of the faithful, approved the choice of Saint Theodora Guérin, virgin, as Patroness with God on behalf of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Furthermore, by his letter dated 13 September 2006, he sincerely requests that the choice and approval of this same [Saint] be confirmed, according to the Norms established for the naming of a Patron.

Henceforth, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by virtue of the faculty given it by the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI, after careful consideration, affirms this choice and approval, the norms of law having been followed, and prayerfully and willingly confirms

SAINT THEODORA GUéRIN, VIRGIN

PATRONESS WITH GOD

OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS

with all the rights and liturgical privileges to be followed according to the rubrics.

Anything to the contrary not withstanding.

From the seat of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the 17th day of the month of October 2006.

+Francis Cardinal Arinze

Prefect

Father Marius Marini

Under-Secretary

 

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