Francis Xavier
Missions
Traditional patronage includes Japan, jewelers, missions, and sailors.
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Thérèse of Lisieux
Missions
Pius XI proclaimed Thérèse universal patroness of the missions with Francis Xavier on December 14, 1927.
- General Audience: Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, patron of the missions — Life conclusion; mission patronage
Toribio Romo
Migrants
Migrants (popular devotion)
- Santo Toribio, patrono de los migrantes — Opening
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