In 1991, Cardinal Newman was proclaimed "Venerable" by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints-the first stage in the canonization process, and will be beatified on 19 September 2010 at an open air mass in Birmingham.
Cardinal Newman was proclaimed "Venerable" by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints-the first stage in the canonization process. This was in 1991. Cardinal Newman will be beatified on 19 September 2010 at an open air mass in Birmingham. This was in 1991.