Kino Celebration

Sunday, August 9, 2020
Arizona Time: 8:30 AM Broadcast Begins | 9:00 AM Mass | 10:25 AM Mayor of Tucson | 10:50 AM Bishop Emeritus Kicanas

The Vatican’s Congregation for Saints has approved our beloved Padre Kino to be advanced to the next step toward canonization.   A celebration of this status change to Venerable will take place in Segno, Italy this Sunday.

The live program begins at 8:30 AM (Arizona time), with Mass commencing at 9 AM, followed by civil ceremonies with participation from dignitaries in Italy, Sonora, Mexico and Arizona including our own Bishop Emeritus Kicanas!

Padre Kino is especially recognized as an extraordinary example of evangelization, science, and respect for the dignity of the poor.  Brief synopses of his life can be found throughout the Kino Heritage Society’s web page.

Arizona Time
8:30 AM Broadcast Begins
9:00 AM Mass
10:25 AM Mayor of Tucson
10:50 AM Bishop Emeritus Kicanas