Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story
A documentary about Servant of God Michelle Duppong whose life bore witness to heroic Christian suffering and passion to invite others to be transformed by the love of Christ.
In theatres one night only: November 12, 2024.
We are so excited to celebrate the opening of the diocesan investigation of Michelle Christine Duppong, which could lead to her beatification and canonization.
On December 29, 2014, Michelle was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer while serving as the Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Bismarck. Before that, Duppong had served as a FOCUS missionary for six years. She battled the disease with perseverance and a docile spirit until December 25, 2015, when she passed away at the age of 31. Bishop David Kagan, Diocese of Bismarck, N.D., announced the opening of the investigation June 15, at the Commissioning Mass at FOCUS New Staff Training at the University of Mary.
“Michelle was a radiant, joyful woman with the heart of a true servant,” said Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary. “For the students on our campus, she was an inspiration and a treasured mentor, teaching them by her example the transformative power of friendship with God.”
The diocesan investigation, which involves the gathering of evidence about Michelle’s life and deeds, will include witness testimonies and the compilation of private and public writings. When this is completed, the next stage towards the Cause for Beatification and Canonization is for the evidence to be presented by the diocese to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints at the Vatican. From there, the cause could proceed at a steady pace.
FOCUS invites the public to pray for the progression of the diocese investigation and will be sharing more about her life through various platforms.
Learn more at the Servant of God Michelle Duppong Guild website here
Press Release: Bishop David Kagan Begins the Process for the Canonization of Michelle Christine Duppong
Press Release: Documentary, “Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story,” Premieres at Select Theaters Across the United States
Press Release: eCatholic partners with FOCUS and Fathom Events on the new film “Radiating Joy”
Press Release: “Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story” Coming To Theaters Nationwide for ONE NIGHT ONLY, November 12, Through Fathom Events
Bishop David Kagan Begins the Process for the Canonization for Michelle Duppong
Bishop David Kagan Begins the Process for the Canonization for Michelle Duppong
Jubilee Cast: “Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story” Coming To Theaters, Nov. 12
The Leaven: Documentary profiles a possible future saint
The Jamestown Sun: Movie about North Dakota woman coming to local theaters
KX News: Local woman’s legacy lives on in documentary
eCatholic: [WEBINAR] Radiating Joy: A Conversation on the Life and Legacy of Michelle Duppong
Catholic Vote: Film about Servant of God Michelle Duppong comes to theaters this November
The Word Among Us: “You Were Made to Be a Saint” Finding Holiness in the Ordinary With Michelle Duppong
Relevant Radio: John Zimmer on the Life of Michelle Duppong
Catholic Vote: Movie about FOCUS missionary under canonization inquiry to show at National Eucharistic Congress
Denver Catholic: New film tells story of Michelle Duppong, campus missionary and possible saint
KX News: Small town girl leaves lasting legacy: Michelle Duppong
Truth Pop Podcast: You Are Called to Be a Saint: A Look at the Life of Servant of God Michelle Duppong
Florida Catholic Media: Sainthood cause of former FOCUS missionary prompts flood of prayer requests
PodBean: Roadmap To Heaven with Adam Wright
Relevant Radio: Ken and Mary Ann Duppong on Family Life and Daughter Michelle
Catholic Vote: Parents of Servant of God Michelle Duppong offer advice for raising families at the National Eucharistic Congress
LifeSite: Cause for canonization underway for devout young Catholic woman Michelle Duppong
Knights of Columbus: ‘She Lives With Him’ A cause for canonization has opened for Michelle Duppong, a North Dakota farmgirl and FOCUS missionary from a Knights of Columbus family
National Catholic Register: Holiness Made Real: New Movie Tells Michelle Duppong Story
ChurchPop: The Story of Servant of God Michelle Duppong: Film on FOCUS Missionary to Hit Theaters
National Catholic Register: ‘The Joy of Knowing Jesus’: The Holy Witness of Michelle Duppong
Aleteia: Canonization process opens to declare FOCUS missionary saint
Catholic News Agency: Did a saint work in Catholic campus ministry? Bismarck diocese opens inquire for Michelle Duppong
The Pillar: ‘Very passionate, very joyful’ – FOCUS missionary’s canonization cause opens
ChurchPop: Canonization Process Opened for FOCUS Missionary Who Died of Cancer at Age 31
Religión en Liberta: De misiones… ¿en la universidad? No solo es posible: también podría ser cosa de santos