Heavenly Titles

Servant of God:

This title is issued as soon as a cause opens. father McGivney can rightfull be addressed as such.

Venerable:

Once a decree of heroic virtue is issued by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the candidate is 'Venerable.'

Blessed:

Once one miracle has bee authenicated, the cause is ent to the pope as a possible 'Blessed.' Father Junipero Serra, the famed Spanish priest who established California missions is one; Fathe Damien de Veuster, the Belgian priest who worked with lepers in Hawaii, is another.

Saint:

Once beatified, and one more miracle is accepted, the case is sent to the pope for canonization.