Feast March 23
Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo
Bishop, patron of Latin American bishops · Feast March 23
Biography
Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo (1538-1606), Archbishop of Lima, was a tireless reformer and defender of the indigenous peoples of Peru, confirming and catechizing across vast territories. Canonized in 1726, he is a patron of the bishops of Latin America.
Feast day
March 23
Patronage
- Latin American bishops
- Peru
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
3
Feast day of month
23