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 SAINT LORENZO RUIZ
Patron of Migrants
September 28

Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino

saint was a simple layman who died
as a martyr for the faith. His
extraordinary fortitude in the face of
sufferings is an example that every
Christian must imitate.
 SAINT PEDRO CALUNGSOD
Patron of Young Missionaries
Catechists
April 2

In a spirit of faith, marked by strong

Eucharistic and Marian devotion,
Pedro undertook the demanding
work asked of him and bravely
faced many obstacles and
difficulties he met.
BLESSED JUSTO TAKAYAMA UKON
“I do not strive for my salvation with
weapons but with patience and
humility, in accordance with the
doctrine of Jesus Christ which I
profess.”
  BLESSED JOSE MARIA DE MANILA
Capuchin, Martyr
November 6

In these trying times, let us take

Blessed Jose Maria de Manila as our
inspiration for standing up for the Faith,
at all costs, allowing God’s will to be
done and not our own.
 VENERABLE ALFREDO MARIA
OBVIAR
Founder of the Missionary
Catechist of Saint Therese of the
Child Jesus
October 1
Transparently as a priest, he led
the common life of a Bishop of the
Church animating the priests with
his Spirit-filled monthly
conferences and meticulously
prepared circulars and letters. In
addition to Pastoral Visitations, in
which he himself tried to feel the
pulse of the lay faithful, he likewise
organized diocesan conventions
and diocesan congresses on the
various areas of the apostolate.
 VENERABLE ALOYSIUS SCHWARTZ
Founder of the Sisters of Mary and
Brothers of Christ
March 16
The life of Aloysius Schwartz reminds us
that God’s grace works with power
through willing human instruments. It
also reminds us that the priesthood,
lived with generosity, is a vocation to
spiritual fatherhood filled with joy and
fruitfulness.
 VENERABLE CONSUELO
BARCELO PAGES
Foundress of the Augustinian
Sisters of Our Lady of
Consolation
August 4
The principal theological virtue
that characterizes the life and
death of Mother Consuelo
Barceló is the love of God and
neighbor. Her words and her
action give credence to her
great charity that burst forth
from the deep love of God so
that she concretely
demonstrated it in her love of
her neighbors, her religious
sisters, sisters of other
congregations, the bishops,
priests, the orphans and the
working girls, the teachers and
personnel of Augustinian
 VENERABLE MOTHER IGNACIA DEL ESPIRITU
SANTO
Founder of the Religious of the Virgin Mary
September 10
The lamp she lit to guide the path of native
women aspiring to the religious life and the
maturity of faith continues to shine. It
remains undimmed. Her lowly life and the
fruits of her spirituality proclaim the
immense goodness of God whose generosity
is unbounded.
 VENERABLE ISABEL LARRAÑAGA
RAMIREZ
Foundress of the Sisters of Charity of
the Sacred Heart
January 17
This is the life and work of this
great woman, who was Mother
Isabel. Today, her life continues
to be a challenge for the entire
Corazonista Family. Her work
continues to be the living
presence of God made with
tenderness and hospitality,
commitment, gesture, word,
encouragement, LIFE.
VENERABLE MOTHER JERONIMA DE LA
ASUNCION
Foundress of Santa Clara Monastery
October 22
Mother Jeronima, was a woman of
prayer, constantly immersed in deep
contemplation, fortified by a strong
sense of internal mortification through
her practice of silence, patience and
fortitude.
 SERVANT OF GOD ALFREDO
VERZOSA
Founder of the Missionary
Catechists of the Sacred Heart
June 27
During his priestly years, Bishop
Alfredo Verzosa was a pastor
according to the Heart of Jesus. He
dedicated himself to his priestly
ministry and attended with
generosity to the needs of his
priests and his flocks. He was
faithful to the Church and a man of
prayer. At the end of his life, he has
to suffer the pain of being taken
away from his beloved people and
was left alone to suffer patiently his
fate. His life of prayer, humility,
obedience to the authority and
patient endurance in the midst of
trials is an example for priests and
 SERVANT OF GOD AMADOR
TAJANLANGIT SR,
Layman
March 9
He was a Wonder Worker of God but
such life he had was so hidden, no one
in his neighborhood suspected that
they had a Great Saint at their midst. 
Such humility so profound, piety so
fervent, zeal for souls so persevering,
heart so loving, always ready to help,
faith so strong, radiating joy to many,
hope inspiring hearts, words
captivating souls, love so abounding,
and service always giving.