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St. George to mark feast day of first Filipino saint

09/23/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

A mosaic of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, center, is seen in the Trinity Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (CNS file photo / 2017)

Special to the Herald

St. George Church in Waimanalo will honor St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, with a feast day celebration on Sept. 27.

The parish’s celebration of the saint, who along with several companions was martyred for his faith in the early 17th century, began with a daily rosary and novena Sept. 18-26.

On Sept. 27, a rosary will be prayed in various Filipino dialects at 5:30 p.m. The feast day Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m., followed by fellowship at 7 p.m.

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: feast day, Filipino saint, St. George Church, St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Waimanalo

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