SAN LUIS, Pampanga — The Parish of San Luis Gonzaga officially kicked off its tercentenary celebration of the canonization of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga on Wednesday, June 12.

The kickoff featured the unveiling of the tercentenary logo and the opening of an exhibition showcasing various replicas and images of its patron saint, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, who is recognized as the patron of youth and people living with AIDS.

The exhibit will run from June 12 to 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saint Aloysius was known for choosing religious life instead of following in his father’s footsteps to become the Marquess of Castiglione in Italy. He later devoted himself to caring for victims during a plague epidemic, eventually contracting the disease and dying at the age of 23.

The Parish of San Luis Gonzaga in Pampanga was established in 1734, a few years after the canonization of the then-Blessed Aloysius by Pope Benedict XIII.

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Hi Rappler! Hundreds of Catholic devotees gathered to participate in the annual Grand Fiesta Motorcade in honor of Saint Augustine, the town's revered hardwood patriarch affectionately known as "Tata Usteng." The vibrant procession of vehicles escorted the miraculous image through the town's major streets, drawing crowds of faithful believers seeking blessings and expressing gratitude for answered prayers. The motorcade officially signals the beginning of the intensive spiritual preparation for the town's upcoming fiesta. Church organizers announced that this kicks off the traditional four sets of Novena masses in honor of San Agustin de Tanza, which will run continuously from July 17 until August 27, 2026. This month-long religious devotion serves as a spiritual countdown for the community and pilgrims from neighboring provinces. The grand celebrations will culminate in the highly anticipated feast day of Tata Usteng on August 28, 2026.