Patronage
Patron Saints of Mexico
The Catholic Church venerates 5 saints as patrons of Mexico. 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. María de Jesús Sacramentado
Feast: July 30“A Mexican foundress who established the Daughters of the Sacred Heart to serve the poor and abandoned.”
St. María Guadalupe García Zavala
Feast: June 24“A Mexican co-foundress who sheltered persecuted priests and the Archbishop of Guadalajara during the Cristero War.”
St. Miguel Pro
Feast: November 23“A Mexican Jesuit priest known for his courageous ministry and martyrdom during a time of intense religious persecution.”
A Jesuit priest and martyr who used disguises to secretly minister to Catholics during the Mexican persecution.
St. Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast: December 12“A prominent figure in Catholicism, she is known for her miraculous appearance to St. Juan Diego in Mexico.”
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