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Laureana Franco

Laureana Franco (4 July 1936 – 17 October 2011), also known as "Ka Luring Franco", was a Filipino Roman Catholic catechist and member of the Legion of Mary who devoted her life to serving her local diocese and its poor.[1] Her cause for beatification is being processed by the Diocese of Pasig.


Laureana Franco
Born(1936-07-04)4 July 1936
Hagonoy, Taguig, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died17 October 2011(2011-10-17) (aged 75)
Taguig, Philippines

Biography edit

Laureana Franco was born on 4 July 1936, in Hagonoy, Taguig, near Manila, into a poor family. Aside from being the eldest of eight children, very little is known about her childhood and family background. Her parents were exceptionally pious and taught the Catholic faith to their children.[1]

At a young age, she became a member of the Legion of Mary, where she developed a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother. Through experience with work assignments for the Legion, she became a dedicated catechist and found the vocation to which she devoted her life. In the entire Archdiocese of Manila, she was one of the only two women given permission to distribute Holy Communion.[1]

After struggling patiently with cancer, she died on 17 October 2011.

Awards edit

On 1 April 1990, through the recommendation of Cardinal Jaime Sin, Franco received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award from Pope John Paul II for her exemplary service as a lay catechist.[1]

In 2002, she received the Mother Teresa Award, a project of AY Foundation Inc. and the Manila Jaycees, for her work with the poor and needy.[2]

Beatification process edit

On February 26, 2024, Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara of the Diocese of Pasig announced the opening of the beatification process.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Lay Woman is Unpaid, Volunteer Catechist for Life". Union of Catholic Asian News. 22 May 1995. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  2. ^ Sandy Araneta (26 August 2002). "Mother Teresa awardee hounded by people asking for donations". PhilStar Global. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Pasig bishop opens cause for sainthood of catechist 'Ka Luring'". GMA Integrated News. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.


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