Michael D.
Cork, Ireland
2,184nominations
- Status
- Preliminary review
- Reported act
- “Returned a lost wallet containing cash, cards and identification.”
- Proposed patronage
- Lost property and people who check under tables before leaving cafés.
Reporting period 34 of 2026
Recognising extraordinary acts of ordinary decency
The Public Canonisation Registry records public nominations recognising individuals whose actions demonstrate exceptional kindness, courage, consideration or service to others.
Illustrative composition. The registry does not publish photographs of nominated individuals.
Registry activity for the current reporting period
12,486Nominations this week
3,204Active candidates
126Cases in preliminary review
412 yearsAverage estimated review period
Weekly index
Top 10 nominees this week
Candidates receiving the highest number of verified public nominations during the current reporting period.
Rank 1. Michael D.
Cork, Ireland
Returned a lost wallet containing cash and cards.
Rank 2. Sarah K.
Manchester, England
Stopped to help a stranded motorist during heavy rain.
Rank 3. Anonymous
Dublin, Ireland
Regularly assists an elderly neighbour with shopping and appointments.
Rank 4. Niamh R.
Galway, Ireland
Located a missing dog and reunited it with its owner.
Rank 5. David P.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Volunteered weekly for several years without ever mentioning it online.
Rank 6. Elaine T.
Limerick, Ireland
Returned a supermarket trolley during extremely poor weather.
Rank 7. Robert H.
Leeds, England
Allowed six vehicles to merge in traffic without displaying visible irritation.
Rank 8. Unknown Passenger
Edinburgh, Scotland
Moved a bag from an occupied bus seat before being asked.
Rank 9. Claire M.
Waterford, Ireland
Had both a Lightning cable and USB-C cable available when someone needed a charger.
Rank 10. Anonymous Queue Member
Kilkenny, Ireland
Said “No, you were here first” and genuinely meant it.
Rank 1. Deirdre F.
Ennis, Ireland
Informed a cashier that an item had not been scanned.
Rank 2. Órla D.
Dublin, Ireland
Muted her microphone in advance of a cough during a scheduled call.
Rank 3. Sinéad R.
Galway, Ireland
Cancelled a scheduled meeting on the grounds that it could have been an email, and then sent the email.
Rank 4. Brendan K.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Replied “Received, thanks” to an important email on the day it arrived.
Rank 5. Colm B.
Dublin, Ireland
Gave up a window seat to which he held a valid and prior claim.
Rank 6. Gerard M.
Athlone, Ireland
Consulted the supplied documentation before requesting assistance.
Rank 7. Anonymous
Tralee, Ireland
Replaced a depleted roll and disposed of the tube.
Rank 8. Unnamed Passenger
Ireland
Intervened during a prolonged public transport disturbance and successfully restored a quiet travelling environment.
Rank 9. Fiona L.
Bray, Ireland
Indicated correctly on a roundabout, in the correct lane, on both entry and exit.
Rank 10. Anonymous
Cork, Ireland
Returned a borrowed charger, unprompted and in working order.
Rank 1. Person Who Returned Your Wallet With Everything Still In It
Recorded nationally
Cumulative entry. Returned in full, including the awkward receipt.
Rank 2. Person Who Let You Go Ahead With One Item
Recorded nationally
Cumulative entry. Assessed at checkouts, kiosks and counters.
Rank 3. Person Who Said “You Dropped This”
Recorded nationally
Cumulative entry. Includes gloves, cards and one passport.
Rank 4. Person Who Actually Cleaned The Microwave After Using It
Workplace category
Cumulative entry. Verified by absence of evidence.
Rank 5. Person Who Muted The Group Chat Without Announcing Their Departure
Digital conduct category
Cumulative entry. Departure inferred, never declared.
Rank 6. Person Who Put A New Toilet Roll On The Holder
Domestic category
Cumulative entry. Holder used as intended.
Rank 7. Person Who Did Not Recline Their Seat On A Short Flight
Air travel category
Cumulative entry. Sixty-eight minutes, upright throughout.
Rank 8. Person Who Said “No Rush” And Meant It
Recorded nationally
Cumulative entry. Sincerity assessed separately in each case.
Rank 9. Person Who Had A Spare Charger
Recorded nationally
Cumulative entry. Correct cable, correct length, offered first.
Rank 10. Person Who Replied “Thanks, Received” To An Important Email
Workplace category
Cumulative entry. Two words, considerable effect.
Nomination totals are compiled from submissions received through this registry. Movement is measured against the preceding reporting period. Candidate names are recorded in partial form, or as descriptions, at the discretion of the nominating party.
Candidate profiles
Trending candidates
Cases attracting sustained public attention during the current reporting period. Each profile is maintained by the registry until assessment concludes.
Elaine T.
Limerick, Ireland
1,034nominations
- Status
- Supporting evidence requested
- Reported act
- “Returned a supermarket trolley during severe wind and rain.”
- Proposed patronage
- Shopping trolleys, car parks and people who refuse to abandon standards.
Unknown Passenger
Edinburgh, Scotland
807nominations
- Status
- Witness statements pending
- Reported act
- “Moved a bag from the adjoining seat before anyone had to ask.”
- Proposed patronage
- Public transport etiquette.
Registry activity
Recent nominations
Illustrative entries drawn from the registry’s demonstration dataset. Nominating parties are identified only by first name and county unless they request otherwise.
9 min ago
Candidate nominated for returning €2 found beside a vending machine.
14 min ago
Mary C. in Mayo nominated an anonymous neighbour for bringing bins in during a storm.
31 min ago
Supporting testimony received regarding an incident involving an unattended umbrella.
38 min ago
Patrick R. in Belfast nominated a colleague for making tea without requiring a group order.
52 min ago
Miracle claim downgraded to unusually fortunate coincidence.
1 hr ago
Someone in Galway nominated a commuter for removing their backpack before entering a crowded bus.
2 hr ago
An unnamed passenger in Ireland was nominated for restoring peace during a public transport incident.
2 hr ago
Case transferred to the Department of Minor but Remarkable Decency.
3 hr ago
A nomination from Cork has progressed to witness review.
4 hr ago
Witness statement rejected for excessive enthusiasm.
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Assessment framework
How the process works
Every nomination follows the same five-stage assessment pathway. Cases progress only when the requirements of the preceding stage have been satisfied.
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Stage 1
Public nomination
A nomination is submitted with a description of the candidate’s act and any available supporting information.
Median submission time: 4 minutes. Where a candidate is to be considered beyond preliminary review, the Registry’s fifty-question evidentiary questionnaire is used instead.
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Stage 2
Initial assessment
The registry evaluates whether the act meets minimum standards of exceptional everyday decency.
Cases returned for clarification: 11%.
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Stage 3
Witness verification
Supporting accounts are reviewed where available.
Average witness confidence: High.
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Stage 4
Miracle assessment
Where required, the case may proceed to preliminary miracle verification.
Current backlog: approximately 8,421 cases.
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Stage 5
External ecclesiastical consideration
Eligible cases may be prepared for theoretical onward consideration.
Current response rate from external ecclesiastical authorities: 0.00%.
Documentation backlog: significant. The registry does not correspond with external authorities and makes no representation that any case will be considered by them.
Submission
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Quick nomination
A short submission recording the candidate, the location and the act. Sufficient to open a file and to enter the candidate into the weekly index.
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The full evidentiary questionnaire used by the Registry when a candidate is to be considered beyond preliminary review. Fifty questions across six sections, with supplementary questions where the answers require them.
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Quick nomination
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Preliminary review
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Nomination received
PCR-2026-00000
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Case preparation PCR/CP–0000 Not yet saved
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Published figures
Registry overview
Cumulative figures since the registry began recording nominations. Figures are refreshed at the close of each reporting period.
148,221Total recorded nominations
3,204Candidates under review
18,493Witness statements
8,421Cases awaiting miracle verification
0Cases formally acknowledged by the Vatican
412 yearsAverage estimated completion
Public transport etiquetteFastest-moving category
People who hold doors openMost competitive patronage
Most commonly proposed patronage this month: public transport etiquette. Documentation backlog: significant. All figures are illustrative and form part of this demonstration dataset.
The registry
About, methodology and access
About the registry
The Public Canonisation Registry is an independent record of publicly nominated acts of everyday decency. It was established on the principle that the ordinary conduct of ordinary people is documented far less carefully than their failures.
The registry maintains candidate files, publishes weekly rankings, and prepares case documentation to a consistent standard. It holds no ecclesiastical authority of any kind and does not claim to.
Methodology
Nominations are weighted by the number of independent submissions received, the quality of supporting accounts, and the assessed level of public inconvenience prevented. Movement is calculated against the preceding reporting period.
Where a candidate cannot be identified, the file is maintained under a description supplied by nominating parties. Candidate names are published in partial form as a matter of standing policy.
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