EASTON, Mass. (CNS) The Congregation of Holy Cross has appointed Valentina Culurgioni to be the new postulator for the sainthood cause of Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton.
Fr. Patrick Peyton. Courtesy of Holy Cross Family Ministries.
Fall River, Mass., Jun 3, 2021 / 09:01 am (CNA).
Nearly three decades after his death, Father Patrick Peyton still receives fan mail.People from all over the world submit letters and .
CNA Staff, Dec 14, 2020 / 05:01 pm (CNA).- The life of Fr. Patrick Peyton, an Irish-American priest who traveled the world hosting hundreds of rosary rallies and encouraging families to pray together, is the subject of a new film now available for online purchase.
The documentary-style film “PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton”, includes footage of Peyton, who lived from 1909-1992, as well as interviews with those who knew him.
It is produced by a company of Peyton’s own founding, Family Theater Productions, which provides community for Hollywood Catholics and produces family-friendly content. One of its most recent films includes The Dating Project, and the program Catholic Central provides short, informative films geared toward young people.