Some steps have been already surpassed

• 14th of February, 2002 - Openning session of the Process in the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints in Rome.
• 17th of November, 2001- Closing session of the Diocesan Process in the church of St. João da Anunciada, Lisbon.
• 10th of Setpember, 1999 - Publication of the Nihil Obstat by The Holy See.
•   6th of November, 1999 - Openning session of the Diocesan Process in the St José chapel, São Domingos de Benfica, Lisbon.