Solanus Casey

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Solanus Casey, OFMCap (born Bernard Francis Casey; November 25, 1870 – July 31, 1957) was an American Catholic priest of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He was known as a healer and for his abilities as a spiritual counselor, but especially for his great attention to the sick, for whom he celebrated special Masses. The friar was much sought after and revered, especially in Detroit, where he resided. He was also a noted lover of the violin, a trait he shared with his eponym, St Francis Solanus. The cause for his sainthood commenced a few years after his death; he was officially recognized as Servant of God in 1982, and was declared venerable in 1995. After a miraculous healing attributed to him was approved by Pope Francis in 2017, he was beatified at Ford Field in Detroit on November 18, 2017.

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