Reaction to the Canonization Announcement

On March 4, 2022, Rector Magnificus Han van Krieken, from Radboud University in Nijmegen, The Netherlands (formerly Catholic University of Nijmegen), responded as follows:

“We see the canonization of Titus Brandsma as exceptional recognition for his life, which was lived in the service of his faith as well as his concern for his fellow human beings, and which was characterized by his high moral standards and courage. Brandsma was an advocate for justice and truth in society. For him, the common good always took priority over self-interest and prestige. He fought against a system of oppression, discrimination, lack of freedom and inhumanity. In that, he is an example for many, up until this very day.”