The process begins with a Congregation official examining both the testimony given by the witnesses and all the evidence contained within the documents.
The Congregation appoints a Relator whose responsibility will be to
oversee the preparation of a Positio (study) of the life and virtues of
Father Walter J. Ciszek SJ.
Finally, the theologians of the Congregation will consider the
theological aspects of the Cause.
They will be presented to the Cardinals and Bishops who are
members of the Congregation.
If everything meets with their approval, the results of their study will
be submitted to the Holy Father.
It is his decision as to whether Father Walter J. Ciszek lived a
life of heroic virtue.
If
that position is positive, Father Ciszek will be given the title,
VENERABLE.
The Congregation will then wait for the results of
investigation of two miracles.
When first miracle
is accepted, Father Walter J. Ciszek will be beatified and be given the
title, BLESSED.
With
the acceptance of the second miracle, Father Ciszek will
be canonized and be declared a
SAINT.
