Patronage
Patron Saint of Latin America
The Catholic Church venerates St. Rose of Lima as the patron saint of Latin America. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.
St. Rose of Lima
Feast: August 23“Known as the first indigenous saint of the Americas, St. Rose of Lima is celebrated for her deep spirituality and commitment to serving the poor.”
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