Bl. Michael McGivney Guild

The Order of the Knights of Columbus has established The Blessed  McGivney Guild to promote the cause for canonization of our founder, Blessed Michael J. McGivney. The goal of the Guild is to spread the good word about his holiness of life, to encourage devotion to his memory, and to seek his intercession before the throne of God. The Guild serves as a clearinghouse for information about Blessed  McGivney, his life and works, and any favors attributed to his intercession. Blessed McGivney is a unique model for today's Catholic and today's Catholic priest because of his attention to the social ills and injustices of his day and his collaboration with the laity. He was zealous for the life of union with God through prayer and the sacraments, and he would have been right at home in today's world. He was then and would be today an eager apostle for the Gospel of life, and a determined foe of the culture of death.

Membership in the Guild is open to anyone who wishes to share in this mission of making known the life and work of Blessed McGivney and of encouraging devotion to his memory All one need do is fill out the application and submit it. There is no charge to enroll, but donations are accepted.

The Guild is anxious to receive reports of favors received through Blessed McGivney's intercession. It is not only miracles that are required to move the cause forward, but witnesses to the power of the servant of God's prayers before the throne of God.

As a member of the Guild you will receive a newsletter and periodic updates on the progress of the cause for canonization. Welcome to the Guild. We ask your prayerful support that God's will be done and that the Spirit guide us at each step along the way.

PRAYER FOR THE CANONIZATION OF BLESSED MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY

God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant Blessed Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Pray: Our Father -- Hail Mary -- Glory be to the Father

PLEASE REPORT ALL FAVORS RECEIVED TO:

THE FATHER  McGIVNEY GUILD

ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA 

NEW HAVEN, CT 06510-3326 USA