
The Canonization of Oscar Romero
The canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero on October 14, 2018, brought to fruition a reality that the Salvadoran people have known for many years: Oscar Romero is a Christian martyr. The recognition as “Saint” is a reminder of Romero’s love for Christ grounded in his solidarity with his brother and sister Salvadorans. Romero’s witness has inspired millions of people to reflect on how they themselves are living out the Gospel as people of justice and peace.
Watch the Oscar Romero Canonization Recording via Vatican News
ARTICLES:
Archbishop Óscar Romero: setting the record straight (National Catholic Reporter, October, 2018)
Oscar Romero’s saintly struggle for justice (U.S. Catholic, October, 2018)
A ‘Voice For The Voiceless’: Sainthood For El Salvador’s Archbishop Óscar Romero (NPR, October, 2018)
BOOKS:
The Violence of Love (James R. Brockman and Henri Nouwen, 2004)
Love Must Win Out (Kevin Clarke, 2014)
Romero: A Life (James R. Brockman, 2005)
Oscar Romero and the Communion of Saints: A Biography (Scott Wright, 2010)
Archbishop Oscar Romero: A Shepherd’s Diary (Translated by Irene Hodgson, 1993)
The Church Is All of You: Thoughts of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero (James R. Brockman, 1984)
Oscar Romero: Reflections on His Life and Writings (Marie Dennis, Renny Golden & Scott Wright, 2000)
Monsenor Romero: Memories in Mosaic (Maria Lopez Vigil, 2013)
Archbishop Oscar Romero: A Disciple Who Revealed the Glory of God (Damian Zynda, 2010)
RELATED VIDEOS:
Archbishop Oscar Romero. Saint! “A voice for the voiceless” (Vatican News, 2018)
Blood of the Martyrs (Loyola Productions, 2017)