The First Saint of the Americas | St. Rose of Lima (Aug 23)

About This Prayer

This is Catholic Voices and Prayers — bringing saints’ stories to life! Today is August 23rd. St. Rose of Lima, the first canonized saint of the Americas, lived a life of prayer, sacrifice, and charity from her family home in Peru. She is patroness of Peru, South America, and the Philippines. St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!