“There is no finite good that can satisfy the human heart:
we can only attain happiness united in God”

The Status of Ruth's Cause

Ruth is currently recognized by the Church as a Servant of God, the first step in the process toward sainthood. Please join us in praying for her cause to advance, that her life and witness may be more fully recognized.

Servant of God

A bishop opens an official investigation into the person's life, writings, and reputation for holiness after their death.

Venerable

The Church declares the person lived a life of "heroic virtue" after reviewing the evidence through the Dicastery for the Causes of the Saints.

Blessed

The person is declared “Blessed” after one verified miracle is attributed to their intercession; this stage is known as beatification, meaning the individual has been beatified.

Saint

The Pope formally canonizes the person a saint after a second verified miracle, permitting universal veneration in the Church.

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News and Updates

OPUS DEI – Ruth Pakaluk: Wife, Mother, Friend, Activist

NC REGISTER – ‘Block Mom,’ Harvard Grad, Pro-Life Activist — and Saint?

EWTN NEWS – Vatican says sainthood cause for American mom of 7 can move forward

OSV News – Vatican says cause can move forward for Massachusetts pro-life activist, wife, mother

Read Ruth's Story

This book presents the life and witness of Ruth Pakaluk through a combination of personal reflection and her own words.

Ruth’s inspiring story is told primarily through her humorous, sparkling, and insightful letters, in which her realistic cheerfulness shines. A biographical overview by her husband fills in important details about her life, and a collection of her talks on abortion, faith, and being a Catholic wife and mother conclude the volume.

Together, these elements offer a portrait of a woman whose faith was lived in the ordinary realities of family life, conviction, and daily perseverance.