Men of favor: Capuchin brother investigates Father Solanus for sainthood

Men of favor: Capuchin brother investigates Father Solanus for sainthood

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Sunday, April 15, 2001 and is being shared in celebration of the Beatification of Father Solanus Casey and the work of the Brother Leo Wollenweber. As the Vice Postulator for the Cause of Venerable Fr. Solanus Casey, Wollenweber was appointed by the Vatican to investigate miracles (or favors) attributed to Casey. Wollenweber died on Oct. 5, 2012. During the week when the sound of church bells…