Pedro Calungsod Canonization

Blessed Pedro Calungsod Declared as Second Filipino Saint

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Pedro Calungsod Canonization Rights

The second Filipino Saint Pedro Calungsod was officially declared as a Saint in a simple rites presided by Pope Benedict XVI together with six other saints. After 12-years journey since the young Filipino catechist from Southern Philippines was beatified for his martyrdom in the Pacific island of Guam. The formal rights of Saint Calungsod Sainthood … Read more

Pedro Calungsod Canonization National Holiday Declared on October 21 by President Aquino

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Pedro Calungsod National Holiday

The President of the Republic of the Philippines Benigno Simeon Aquino III have already declared and signed the Proclamation No. 481, declaring October 21, 2012 as a National Holiday. The Presidential Proclamation No. 481 was declared as a national day of celebration on the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod. The specified date of national celebration … Read more