The Diocese of Pasig opens its investigation into the life of Laureana ‘Ka Luring’ Franco, a 75-year-old catechist who died of ovarian cancer in 2011
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“Not only did Ka Luring become my friend, she also became my inspiration in living out my priestly promises. I saw in her humility, dedication to service as a catechist, and a life of poverty that is filled with trust in God in her ministry,” the Pasig bishop said in Filipino. TEDIOUS PROCESS. The Diocese of Pasig creates a tribunal to investigate the life of Laureana ‘Ka Luring’ Franco. Photo by Angie de Silva/RapplerBorn to a poor family in Barangay Hagonoy, she left her job as a telephone switchboard operator and accounting clerk at the Philippine Air Force to work as a full-time catechist. She also once refused a birthday gift of $10,000 from another Christian group in exchange for her church membership, even if she needed money for her mother’s cancer treatment.
“Not only were we brought together by fate. We were also brought together by God to better tread the path to holiness,” the bishop said.
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