Patronage
Patron Saints of Indigenous Peoples
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of indigenous peoples. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.
St. Juan Diego
Feast: December 9“His vision of the Virgin Mary in Guadalupe led to a significant cultural and religious movement in Mexico.”
St. Laura Montoya
Feast: October 21“A dedicated Colombian foundress who evangelized and uplifted the indigenous peoples of Latin America.”
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