May 1925 
Pope Pius XI accepts the petitions for beatification of Father Charbel, Sister Rafqa, and Father Nimatullah.  

March 1926
The assigned Committee meets at Bkerke in order to investigate Father Nimatullah's cause for Sainthood.  

September 1927 
The Committee finalises its investigations.  

13 June 1966 
Pope Paul VI officially approves the furtherance of proceedings into Father Nimatullah's cause.  

7 September 1989 
Pope John Paul II declares Father Nimatullah Venerable.  

18 May 1996 
After permission is given by His Eminence, Cardinal Nesrallah Sfeir, the tomb of Venerable Nimatullah is opened and his remains are transferred to a new coffin and his tomb sealed.  

10 May 1998 
The whole Catholic Church, and the Maronite Church in particular, celebrates the beatification of Venerable Nimatullah in St. Peter's Rome. This day is attended by thousands of Maronites from all over the world, coming to celebrate another blessed saint given to the world  by the school of sanctity, the Lebanese Maronite Order.