Born in Mexico, Toribio Romo Gonzalez was a Catholic priest who at 27 was killed by Mexican troops during an anti-Catholic movement in 1928. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000.

Meet Toribio Romo, the patron saint of immigrants. Search Texas Monthly. new ... His mother sewed Father Toribio stamps inside their clothing to keep them safe.

This month, Saint Toribio Romo's relics will be displayed in churches around California. His spirit is said to guide, feed and shelter immigrants as they journey across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Celebrants gather for a Mass at St. Marcellinus Catholic Church in Commerce, California, honoring Toribio Romo Gonzalez, considered the Catholic saint of immigrants and border crossers.

FOR THE RECORD: Santo Toribio relics: In the July 13 Section A, an article about Southern California immigrants flocking to see a statue containing relics of Santo Toribio Romo Gonzalez identified ...

STOCKTON - Sotero Cervantes stepped forward to a statue of the martyred St. Toribio Romo, placed his hand on the figure's head and briefly closed his eyes. For a moment the 90-year-old Stockton ...

This month, Saint Toribio Romo's relics will be displayed in churches around California. His spirit is said to guide, feed and shelter immigrants as they journey across the U.S.-Mexico border.