Servant of God
Bishop Vincent J. McCauley, C.S.C.
A life of missionary zeal devoted to our Lady, humble service to the poor, and love of neighbour
Cause for Canonization
The official Cause for Canonization of Servant of God Bishop Vincent J. McCauley, C.S.C. continues to inspire the faithful worldwide. His heroic virtues, missionary zeal, and profound devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary call us to seek his intercession.
✠ Ave Crux, Spes Unica ✠ | "With Mary, you cannot go wrong"
Vincent Joseph McCauley, CSC (March 8, 1906 – November 1, 1982) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. A member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, he was the first Bishop of Fort Portal, having served as the ordinary of the diocese from 1961 to 1972. Later, he served as executive director of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa from 1972 to 1979. A Servant of God, his cause for beatification was introduced in the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in August 2006.
A Legacy of Faith & Mission
Bishop Vincent J. McCauley's enduring impact continues to inspire souls across continents — a faithful shepherd after the Heart of Christ.
Mission & Legacy
From Bengal to Uganda, his apostolic zeal built Virika Cathedral, schools, seminaries, and transformed countless lives through Christ's love.
Explore His Legacy →Spiritual Resources
Immerse yourself in novenas, sacred meditations, and the Rosary of Seven Sorrows — the devotional path he walked daily. Deep Marian devotion guided his episcopate.
Discover Prayers →Beatification Cause
Join the sacred journey toward canonization. Your prayers, testimonies, and devotion advance his cause for sainthood. Servus Dei — pray for us.
Support the Cause →Journey to Canonization
Following the sacred journey toward sainthood, with milestones officially acknowledged by the Holy See.
Servant of God
Cause formally opened
✠ Current Stage ✠Venerable
Heroic virtues recognized
Blessed
Beatification through miracle
Saint
Universal veneration
Prayer & Devotion
Join the faithful around the world in prayer for the canonization of Servant of God Vincent J. McCauley, C.S.C.
- Pray the Rosary daily in his honor
- Offer intentions through his intercession
- Participate in diocesan commemorations
- Share testimonies of graces received
- Join the official prayer guild
- Attend monthly devotion services
Annual Memorial Masses
Every year on 3rd November, the Diocese of Fort Portal gathers to celebrate the Memorial Mass of the Servant of God.
Memorial Mass 2025
Presided by Fr. John Tumuhairwe at Our Lady of the Snows Virika Cathedral.
Watch Full MassMemorial Mass 2024
The Diocese of Fort Portal gathers to pray for the canonization of the Servant of God.
Watch Full Mass "Every year on 3rd November, we celebrate the Memorial Mass of the Servant of God. Let us join hands to pray for his canonization and seek his intercession."
— Diocese of Fort Portal, Virika Cathedral
"You cannot understand Bishop McCauley apart from his profound devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was the compass of his entire priesthood — a true son of the Church."
Former Vicar General, Diocese of Fort Portal · Uganda