Patron Saint of Service
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St. Irmã Dulce Pontes is who the Church points to for service. Their full life — and the memorial kept each year — is on their own page.
The patron saintSt. Irmã Dulce PontesSoonIn acts of kindness
O Mary, in your loving care you have chosen young Jacinta to be a confidant of your Immaculate Heart, which is so sorrowful due to the sins of humanity. You have filled her with a deep spirit of penance, a passionate zeal for converting sinners, and a fervent longing to make amends for the offenses against your Immaculate Conception. We earnestly implore you to intercede with the compassionate Heart of Jesus for the grace of her elevation to the honor of the Altar, this holy little girl, Jacinta, whom you cherish, and who serves as a shining example of apostolic commitment and reparation. Amen.
Frequently asked
Who is the patron saint of Service?
St. Irmã Dulce Pontes is the patron saint of Service, celebrated for her tireless work with the poor and sick.
Why Dulce Pontes?
She dedicated her life to serving the underprivileged in Brazil, establishing numerous charitable institutions.
Is there a patron saint of social workers?
Yes, St. John Bosco is often invoked by social workers for his commitment to youth and education.
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