TIMELINE OF THE PROCESS

The first official step in view of the Cause for the beatification was made in 1969 by  His Eminence Rufino J. Cardinal Santos with the creation of  the Diocesan Historical Commission according to the norms  contained in the 1939 “Motu Propio” of Pius XI concerning the historical or ancient causes. The commission consisted of Rev. Fr. Emilio Azarraga, SJ, Rev. Fr. Isacio Rodriguez, OSA, and Rev. Fr. Juan Ledesma, SJ.  They made researches and study on the case, with Rev. Fr. John Schumacher, SJ assisting Fr. Azarraga.  In 1970, Cardinal Santos appointed Rev. Fr. Melencio De Vera as Promotor Fidei.