Saint Therese of Lisieux: A Gateway

proclaimed during the Mass of Beatification by the vice-postulator of the Cause, Father Antonio Sangalli, O.C.D. (translated into English)

This letter was proclaimed during the Mass of Beatification

English translation of the homily preached by Jose Cardinal Saraiva Martins at the Mass of Beatification in Lisieux on October 19

The statue of Louis and Zelie by Fabienne Bayi; conference at St. Pierre de Montsort, the Martins' parish till 1871; the Pontifical Mass at Notre-Dame; the spectacle about the family produced by the young people of the diocese.

Courtesy of KTO TV, with commentary in French. Three hours

Thanks to KTO TV. Commentary in French

Venerate the reliquary online by watching this film of the people venerating it on October 19 after the Mass of Beatification at Lisieux. The first close-up photographs of both sides of the reliquary. With thanks to producer Susan Ehlert.

by Hubert Moritz

by Hubert Moritz

Interviews (in French) with pilgrims at the beatification, by Hubert Moritz

Courtesy of www.exposay.com

The Mass, the reliquary, Pietro Schiliro, and a rare photograph of the Carmelites of Lisieux, who left their cloister to attend the ceremony. Courtesy of the diocese of Bayeux and Lisieux.

Photos and films of the historic exhibit of items from the daily lives of the Martin and Guerin families at St. Jacques Church, Lisieux, 2008

One-minute film: exhibit in Le Mans showing the links between the Martin family and the city of Le Mans. French commentary