The Cathedral Filipino Network and the Filipino Ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the feast day of their patron saint San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, on Sept. 27, 2025, with a liturgy in English and Tagalog followed by a reception at Holy Name Cathedral. Ruiz was martyred in Japan in 1637 for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners from the Filipino Catholic community carry in statues of San Lorenzo Ruiz during the procession. The Cathedral Filipino Network and the Filipino Ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the feast day of their patron saint San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, on Sept. 27, 2025, with a liturgy in English and Tagalog followed by a reception at Holy Name Cathedral. Ruiz was martyred in Japan in 1637 for refusing to renounce his Christian faith.(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the choir sing during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A reader gives the Prayers of the Faithful during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers listen to the Prayers of the Faithful during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop José Maria Garcia Maldonado accepts the gifts during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Maldonado leads the Our Father during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cesar Camilotes from Holy Child of Jesus Parish shares the sign of peace with those nearby during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers receive Communion during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
