| Solanus Casey might very well become the first American born male Saint. He was a beloved Capuchin Friar who many believe had the ability to heal the sick and prophesy the future. Solanus Casey was born in 1870 on a Wisconsin farm to Irish immigrant parents. He had a very religious upbringing, along with 15 brothers and sisters, two of them who died during the Diptheria Epidemic. Solanus faced such tragedies as these by turning to God for strength and guidance. In fact, his encounter with a fatal stabbing solidified his desire to become a Priest. He struggled through years of religious studies and was eventually ordained a Simplex Priest and assigned the job of Porter. Many believe his lowly position as the Door keeper of the Monastery was providential, as it brought him into closer contact with people, especially the poor and the sick. In 1924, he became the Porter of St. Bonaventure in Detroit, where his reputation as the "Peoples Priest" and the "Holy Priest" only increased. During the Great Depression, his concern for the poor inspired the Detroit Capuchins to establish their first Soup Kitchen. His prayers and advice helped sustain many families during the Polio Epidemic and WWII. And Solanus knew when someone would live or die. He helped people accept the Will of God regardless of the outcome and to have a "Happy death". Father Solanus died in 1957 at the age of 86, and his body is entombed in the Monastery at St. Bonaventure. The Solanus Casey Center was built in 2002 as a Pilgrimage Center for all faiths to learn about the life and work of Father Solanus. And also to bear witness to the miraculous healings that continue to take place in his name. 60 minutes. |
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