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[edit] List of American Saints

A list of American Saints was published in the 12 Oct 2006 edition of USA Today; this list contains the following names (year of canonization indicated):

• St. Mother Theodore Guerin (2006)
• St. Katharine Drexel (2000)
• St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (1988)
• St. John Neumann (1977)
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1975)
• St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (1946)
• St. Isaac Jogues (1930)
• St. Rene Goupil (1930)
• St. Jean Lalande (1930)

The last three were collectively canonized as the North American Jesuit Martyrs.

On October 11, 2009, Damien DeVeuster will be canonized as St. Damien DeVeuster.

Citation: The news article cites five sources in the table containing the information here. Kim, Theodore; Robert King (2006-10-12). "Path to sainthood: Indiana nun's amazing story is recognized". USA Today. p. 7D.  --User:Ceyockey (talk to me) 23:44, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] List of American Blesseds and Venerables

Additionally, there are five beatified Americans, which means they are one stage removed from sainthood.

• Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
• Blessed Junipero Serra
• Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
• Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
• Blessed Mother Marianne Cope

Several Americans are further behind in the process. These include:

• Venerable Michael McGivney
• Venerable Solanus Casey
• Venerable Pierre Toussaint
• Venerable Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli
• Venerable Cornelia Connelly

• Servant of God Nelson Baker
• Servant of God Walter Ciszek
• Servant of God Theodore Foley
• Servant of God Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin
• Servant of God Dorothy Day
• Servant of God Fulton J. Sheen
• Servant of God Isaac Hecker

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