This morning, the Vatican published decrees affirming miracles and martyrdoms of various blesseds and venerables. Primarily European, it appears, with a couple of Brazilians. It will, as it always is, be interesting to learn more about them as their causes progress.

In addition, the new Archbishop of Toronto was announced: Archbishop Thomas Collins, presently Archbishop of Edmonton.

More – in English:

Responding to his appointment, Archbishop Collins remarked:

“I am deeply honoured by the confidence the Holy Father has placed in me, calling me to lead the Archdiocese of Toronto, one of the most diverse dioceses in the world.  At the same time, I must thank those whom I have served in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. I will always be grateful to them for their inspiring example of discipleship.”

Archbishop Collins, born in Guelph, Ontario, was ordained a priest in 1973. He was named Bishop in 1997 and appointed Archbishop of Edmonton in 1999. He has also served as Rector of St. Peter’s Seminary in London.