Archdiocese of Campo Grande opens beatification process for Father João Crippa

The Archdiocese of Campo Grande opened the diocesan inquiry for the beatification and canonization of Father João Crippa on October 20. This marks the first time the local Church in the CNBB Regional Oeste 1 has officially started a process of this nature.

The inaugural legal session took place at the parish hall of São José Parish in Campo Grande, Brazil. The ceremony included members of the local clergy, Salesian priests, religious sisters, and civil authorities from the executive and legislative branches.

Father João Crippa was a Salesian missionary who served the people of Mato Grosso do Sul. The opening proceedings were conducted by the archdiocese and the regional bishops.