πŸ“š St. Toribio Romo

St. Toribio Romo was a Mexican Catholic priest and martyr who gave his life during the persecution of the Church in Mexico. Born in Jalisco in 1900, he was ordained a priest at a young age and served in several parishes. During the Cristero persecution, when the celebration of public worship was severely restricted and priests were targeted, Toribio continued his ministry in secret, celebrating the sacraments and encouraging the faithful.

On February 25, 1928, government soldiers discovered him at a ranch where he was staying and killed him. His martyrdom became a powerful witness to the courage of Mexican Catholics who remained faithful during persecution. He was canonized by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000, together with other Mexican martyrs. In popular devotion, he is especially invoked by migrants and those undertaking dangerous journeys.

Lived: April 16, 1900 – February 25, 1928 | Feast Day: May 21 (with St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions); martyred February 25, 1928 | Canonized: May 21, 2000, by Pope St. John Paul II
Patronage: Migrants, travelers, and those seeking protection during journeys.

Saint Feast days
February 25MartyrologiumDevotional
Anniversary of his martyrdom
May 21GRC
Sts. Christopher Magallanes and Companions (he was martyred February 25, 1928)
Lived
April 16, 1900 – February 25, 1928
Canonized
May 21, 2000, by Pope St. John Paul II

St. Toribio Romo was a Mexican Catholic priest and martyr who gave his life during the persecution of the Church in Mexico. Born in Jalisco in 1900, he was ordained a priest at a young age and served in several parishes. During the Cristero persecution, when the celebration of public worship was severely restricted and priests were targeted, Toribio continued his ministry in secret, celebrating the sacraments and encouraging the faithful.

On February 25, 1928, government soldiers discovered him at a ranch where he was staying and killed him. His martyrdom became a powerful witness to the courage of Mexican Catholics who remained faithful during persecution. He was canonized by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000, together with other Mexican martyrs. In popular devotion, he is especially invoked by migrants and those undertaking dangerous journeys.

Patron of

Migrants, travelers, and those seeking protection during journeys.

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