Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth

A Saint in New Jersey?

Servant of God Sister Miriam Teresa (1901-1927)

"The Church does not MAKE saints; GOD DOES …
The Church only RECOGNIZES them.

	Who is Sister Miriam Teresa? Teresa Demjanovich, a 20th Century American girl, was born in Bayonne, New Jersey in 1901, the youngest of seven children of Alexander and Johanna (Suchy) Demjanovich, Ruthenian immigrants to the United States from what is now Eastern Slovakia. Teresa received Baptism, Confirmation, and her First Holy Communion in the Byzantine-Ruthenian rite of her parents.
	Where did she live out her brief life? After attending Bayonne public schools Teresa entered the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station, New Jersey. She was graduated with highest honors in 1923. Two years later, in 1925, she entered the community of Sisters of Charity at Convent Station. After profession of vows as a Sister of Charity, Teresa died in Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1927. She was 26 years of age.
	Why is she being considered for Sainthood by the Catholic Church? Because of her saintly life, her striving for perfection in her religious life, her spiritual writings, the mystical privileges accorded her by God during life and the favors received by others after her death through her intercession with God, the Sisters of Charity petitioned Rome for permission to open her Cause for Beatification and Canonization.
	What is the present status of her Cause for Beatification/Canonization? All phases of her Cause for Beatification have been completed and submitted to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome. A favor through her intercessions – the cure of a blind child – has been thoroughly investigated by medical authorities here in the United States. Testimonies and other documents pertaining to this presumed miracle are in Rome awaiting the final judgment of the medical board there.
	How can I assist in bringing about a successful conclusion?
		Pray that God will guide the Church in this decision.
		Become a member of the Sister Miriam Teresa League of Prayer and share in the Spiritual Benefits of Membership. Receive the quarterly bulletin of the League.
		Assist by your financial support according to your means the League expenses of publishing, canonization, printing, etc.

Sister Miriam Teresa League Headquarters | P.O. Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476
E-mail: msmith@cse.edu or dolacass1@aol.com | 973-290-4084 or 973-290-5465