Patronage
Patron Saints of The Americas
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of the Americas. 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. 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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