SLRAA Mission

The San Lorenzo Ruiz Association of America, Inc. (SLRAA) is a lay association of Catholics who embrace the vision of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the first saint of the Philippines, who gave witness to the power of the Cross in life and in death by living with courage the Gospel Faith for which he died. Through the formation of authentic lay spirituality in imitation of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the members are committed to the love of God, the love of the Church, love of family and respect for the dignity of human life.

Objectives

• To promote the devotion to San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila;
• To promote the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary by praying the Rosary;
• To actively participate in the worship of the Liturgy of the Church, especially at Masses during Sundays and Holy days of obligation;
• To provide help to the needy, especially to immigrants adjusting to new life in America;
• To establish and build a national shrine of San Lorenzo Ruiz and a community center which will serve as the principal place to propagate the devotion to the first Filipino Saint and to conduct the various related activities of the SLRAA;
• To promote and encourage participation in other religious, charitable, cultural and community affairs.