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St. Rose of Lima

St. Rose of Lima

by | Apr 28, 2015 | General, Photo Tour, Saints

The first person born in the Americas to be canonized, Isabel de Flores y del Olivia (1586 – 1617) was the daughter of Spanish parents in Peru. At a young age she had a vision of Mary, who called her the “Rose of Saint Mary”: thus, she is known as...
St. Martin de Porres

St. Martin de Porres

by | Apr 27, 2015 | General, Photo Tour, Saints

Known as the “Apostle of Charity,” Martin de Porres (1579 – 1639) was born in Lima, Peru, the son of a slave. While a young man, he was accepted as a cooperator brother at the Dominican priory in Lima and spent his life there as a barber, farm...
Blessed Anna of the Angels Monteagudo

Blessed Anna of the Angels Monteagudo

by | Jan 10, 2015 | Saints

Nun and Virgin Blessed Anna was born in Arequipa, Peru, in the year 1602 and in 1619 professed solemn vows in the monastery of St. Catherine of Siena. There she fulfilled the offices of sacristan, mistress of novices and prioress. She was completely taken up in prayer...
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