Update on Rhoda’s Cause, July 7th 2026

“Your Excellency, Dear Fathers,

Dear devotees of the Servant of God Rhoda Wise,

Happy and blessed anniversary of the passing of Rhoda Wise!

I am very pleased to announce that we have finally submitted the Positio super vitae, virtutis et fama sanctitatis of our beloved Servant of God to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

Last fall, we were visited by Hannah Shaw, who was kindly sent by the Bishop to complete archival research in Rome, while this winter, the collaboration of Karen Sigler and Ryan Schweitzer was essential in completing the iconographic section.

The Relator for the Cause at the Dicastery, Monsignor Paul Pallath, has drafted his introduction, and our collaborator, Dr. Claudia Ciotola, has finally presented the Positio to the Dicastery.

Testimonies of healings and graces received through the intercession of Rhoda Wise continue to arrive at the Shrine, which testify her growing reputation of holiness and signs, and I would like to entrust to all of you two prayer intentions for this year, related to the progress of the Cause in the Vatican:

First, that all the experts – historians and theologians – who will be called upon to study and evaluate the Positio may be enlightened by the Holy Spirit in their valuable and delicate work;

Second, that among all the reports of graces and healings we receive, suitable cases may be identified for investigation as alleged miracles.

Do not stop praying to God, asking for the spiritual or material graces you need through the intercession of Rhoda, and continue to share and bear witness to the wonders of His powerful Love in your lives.

Thank you!

Dr Valentina Culurgioni

Postulator

Rome, July 7, 2026

78th anniversary of the Servant of God Rhoda Wise passing.”