Óscar Romero y Galdámez

A lo largo de su vida, el Arzobispo Oscar Romero demostró una notable fortaleza de fe y determinación al compartir las Buenas Nuevas con los ciudadanos políticamente oprimidos de El Salvador. Eventualmente, se convirtió en un mártir.

En este artículo, Dr. Daniel Cosacchi, Becario Posdoctoral de la Universidad Canisius y profesor de Estudios Religiosos en la Fairfield University, se enfoca en el ministerio "controvertido" pero "inspirador" del Arzobispo Romero, así como en los obstáculos que ha encontrado en su proceso de canonización.

El pueblo lo amaba tal como todos amamos a los obispos que nos son cercanos; sin embargo, el amor de Romero era extraordinario debido a los graves riesgos que entrañaba, riesgos que no eran característica frecuente en otras muchas diócesis del mundo," escribe Dr. Cosacchi.

Throughout his life, Archbishop Oscar Romero demonstrated remarkable strength of faith and determination in sharing the Good News with the politically oppressed citizens of El Salvador—eventually becoming a martyr. In March 2018, nearly forty years later, Pope Francis confirmed the miracle needed to advance Archbishop Romero's canonization on October 14, 2018.

In this article, Dr. Daniel Cosacchi, Canisius Postdoctoral Fellow and lecturer of Religious Studies at Fairfield University, focuses on the “controversial,” yet “inspiring,” ministry of Archbishop Romero, as well as the obstacles he has encountered in his canonization process.

“The people cherished him just as we all cherish our own bishops who remain close to us, but Romero’s love was extraordinary because of the grave risks that such love entailed, risks that were not characteristic of many other dioceses throughout the world,” writes Dr. Cosacchi.