Beatification of Italian nun Irene Stefani in Kenya as per Catholics Norms

The Diary:

Catholics around the world flock to follow the proceedings of the beatification of Italian nun Irene Stefani, a nun who in 1915 went to work as a nurse at British military hospitals during the First World War.

She began working in Nyeri county in Kenya referred to by the local Kikuyu, nicknamed as "Nyaatha", meaning "Mother of Mercy".

She later contracted a plague which resulted to her ultimate death.

On Sunday 24th May 2015, her remains which were exhumed in 1995, will be taken from the Mathari Memorial Chapel to a new tomb at Nyeri Cathedral.

The Message in a letter from the Pope, the head of Catholic church in Vatican will be read by Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, the Archbishop of Tanzania. The Archbishop of Nairobi Cardinal John Njue, will lead the Beatification ceremony.

The Pope:

The Pope Francis has allowed such ceremonies to be conducted by other leaders within the church unlike his predecessors who would conduct such ceremonies in Vatican.

Important Dignitaries:

Relatives to the nun have also traveled to Nyeri to follow the ceremony of their beloved one. Pilgrims from around the world especially from South America have also traveled to follow the ceremony.

British military officers who have a based in Kiganjo, Nyeri in Kenya will play a part in the event to oversee the burial as a mark of respect for the work of Irene Stefani in treating soldiers in Kenya and Tanzania during World War.

Kenya Government Support:

Senor officials in the Kenyan government have been participating in this event. Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua has been coordinating government activities such as construction of the local roads, street lighting and tightening Security operations in a country recently hit by terrorism from Somali based Alshaabab to make the event a success.

Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta, a Catholic has also been following the event and offered the central governments contribution to the required services. He has also confirmed attendance to the the Beatification Ceremony.

The Meaning of Beatification:

One miracle is believed to have taken place through the intercession of the person to be beatified according to Catholic Norms Since Church reform of 1983. The medical investigations of the Catholic Church are conducted privately to approve beatification of a person as tampering can lead to disqualification of the entire process.

A Miracle in Mozambique is believed to have taken place through her intercession by multiplying water in a church where the congregation was held up during Frelimo war.