Cause for Canonization. Newsletter No. 38

October 2026

Newsletter of the Cause of Canonization of the Venerable Servant of God Magdalena Aulina Saurina, founder of the Secular Institute of Parish Workers and pioneer of consecrated lay life.

This Newsletter includes glimpses into his biography, focusing on the actions taken by Msgr. José María García Lahiguera in his capacity as Apostolic Visitor to the 'Obra' between 1951 and 1955.

It also features excerpts from Amelia Fernández, Francisca Montserrat Turón, María Jesús Pellejero and Ermelinda Saracino, along with the usual sections: Traits of her spirituality, News, and Graces and favors received.

Illustrations by Ana Celis

Puerto Rico. October 2026

In the shade of the oak tree

15 October 2026

As is our tradition, the first meeting of the “15” after the autumn break is dedicated to Saint Gemma Galgani.

This time, we begin with a letter, written in Spanish, which Magdalena Aulina sent to María Ángeles Terradas Soler.

Cause for Canonization. Newsletter No. 37

June 2026

Newsletter of the Cause of Canonization of the Venerable Servant of God Magdalena Aulina Saurina, founder of the Secular Institute of Parish Workers and pioneer of consecrated lay life.

This Newsletter includes glimpses into his biography, focusing on the new foundations of the 'Opera' in the period 1943-1955.

It also features excerpts from letters by D. Emilio Pérez, D. Jesús Fernández and Msgr. Damián Iguacen, along with the usual sections: Traits of her spirituality, News, and Graces and favors received.

In the shade of the oak tree

15 June 2026

After writing to José María Boada Flaquer on January 24 to propose the consecration to Mary, Magdalena sent him another letter from Banyoles on January 28, 1930.

In this letter, she once again reveals herself as the spiritual mother of this beloved son.