The late Rev. Richard M. Thomas, a priest that served in El Paso, Juárez and Las Cruces during the 1960s, has advanced in the first step of being considered for sainthood.
The bishops of the United States met at their November Plenary Assembly and voted in the majority to support for the advancement of the cause of beatification and canonization at the diocesan level. The votes were 206 in favor, 4 votes against, and 1 abstention.
The bishops held a canonical consultation on the possible cause of beatification and canonization for Rev. Thomas, a Jesuit priest known for his austere lifestyle, and charity work with the poor in Juárez…