Clare Crockett Beatification Ceremony in Spain

Sister Clare Crockett, a 33-year-old nun from Derry, Northern Ireland, is set to take a significant step towards sainthood during a ceremony in Madrid, Spain, after her tragic death in an Ecuador earthquake in 2016. The event at the Cathedral of Alcalá de Henares will open the cause for her beatification, marking the initial phase in the process of becoming a saint. A vibrant personality who once pursued acting and turned down a TV opportunity with Nickelodeon, Sister Clare is remembered for her motto 'all or nothing' and has been associated with fertility miracles. Family and friends, including Bishop Donal McKeown, have gathered for the ceremony, which is expected to be livestreamed. The beatification process can take varying lengths of time, and this event is the first of four steps required. Ms. Crockett's sister expressed pride and excitement for the occasion, highlighting the communal support surrounding her sister's legacy.