and conflicts, often acting as a peacekeeper and giving the voice of moderation amid clashing views and interests in local and national issues." He also received recognition from the House of Representatives through House Resolution 593. The Province of Cebu gave the highest award that a province could give, the Order of Lapu-lapu. The cities of Cebu and Talisay made him an "adopted son" of the two localities. In March 2009 the University of the Visayas granted him the title of Doctor of Humanities honoris causa. Calls for canonization There have been calls for Vidal to be proclaimed a saint. Vidal was influential in pushing for the canonization of several Filipinos, especially Pedro Calungsod. Filipino Catholics have been urging that Vidal receive the same honor. During the necrological service at Vidal's wake, the Cebu City North District Representative, Raul del Mar, called on Catholic Church officials to work for the canonization of Vidal, whom he describes to have lived a life of holiness and noteworthy humility that is worthy of sainthood. Among those who claim that the archbishop lived a holy life was Senator Vicente Sotto III, who said to the news reporters as he showed a rosary given to him by Vidal, "Now, I have a new friend in heaven. He is praying for me." References External links Vatican Cardinal Bio Biography at catholic-pages.com Catholic Hierarchy – Ricardo Jamin Cardinal Vidal Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal at cardinalrating.com Cardinal Ricardo J. Vidal at cbcponline.net 1931 births 2017 deaths Filipino cardinals People from Marinduque Tagalog people People from Cebu City People from Laguna (province) Cardinals created by Pope John Paul II 21st-century venerated Christians 21st-century Roman Catholic archbishops in the Philippines 20th-century Roman Catholic archbishops in the Philippines Roman Catholic archbishops of Cebu Roman Catholic archbishops of Lipa Presidents of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines