This is the first time in New Mexico’s Roman Catholic Church’s 400 year history a decree opening the cause of beatification and canonization has been declared. Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, archbishop of Santa Fe, held a joint press conference with CHI St. Joseph’s Children on June 25, 2014 to announce the Vatican’s immediate permission to open the Sainthood Cause of Servant of God, Sister Blandina Segale, SC. The gathering was held at the CHI St. Joseph’s Children facility located at 1516 5th Street NW, Albuquerque.
