Feast Day of St. Turibius de Mongrovejo

 

While rather obscure, St. Turibius is becoming more popular because of his promotion of native rights in Peru. He's the patron saint of Peru and is credited with founding the first seminary in the Western Hemisphere. He also is credited with converting and baptizing St. Rose of Lima, St. Martin de Porres, and a HALF MILLION others. Busy guy, this St. Turibius...