This website has been dedicated to help with the canonization of an ordinary man, who lived his life serving others. Please explore the extraordinary life of “Francis” in these pages.
The Irving Houle cause for sainthood, which was officially opened by Bishop John Doerfler on Nov. 7, 2018, now has the unanimous support of the U.S. bishops. Bishop Doerfler described it as “an occasion of great joy in the Diocese of Marquette.”