The Diocese of Salford has formally opened the cause for the beatification and canonisation of Pedro Ballester Arenas, a 21-year-old member of Opus Dei from Manchester who died of advanced pelvic cancer in 2018.
The diocese announced on May 13 that the cause had been opened after the postulator, Fr Paul Hayward, formally requested the beginning of the process. Bishop John Arnold is now inviting members of the faithful to submit testimonies, memories and any writings attributed to Pedro, including letters and diaries, to help the diocesan tribunal build a fuller picture of his life, virtues and reputation for holiness.
