The Sons & Daughters of Guam Club, Inc. helps preserve Chamorro Catholic traditions by supporting novenas, Masses, feast day gatherings, and patron saint celebrations connected to Guam’s villages and families. Each patron saint or Marian devotion carries a story of faith, protection, sacrifice, healing, family, and hope that continues to guide the Chamorro community today.
Village connection: Barrigada
Month celebrated: January
Santo Niño honors Jesus as the Holy Child. This devotion reminds families of Christ’s humility, innocence, and love, and it is especially meaningful in Catholic communities where faith is passed from parents and elders to children.
Village connection: Tumon
Month celebrated: January
Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores was a Jesuit missionary who brought Catholic faith to the Mariana Islands in the 1600s. He is remembered for his missionary work, sacrifice, and lasting role in the Catholic history of Guam and the Chamorro people.
Village connection: Inalåhan / Inarajan
Month celebrated: March
St. Joseph is honored as the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. He is remembered for quiet strength, humility, hard work, faithfulness, and his role as protector of the Holy Family. The Guam Club calendar lists St. Joseph Nobena in March.
Village connection: Malesso’ / Merizo
Month celebrated: April
San Dimas is known as the “Good Thief” who was crucified beside Jesus and received Christ’s promise of paradise. His story is a powerful reminder of mercy, forgiveness, conversion, and hope. The Guam Club calendar lists San Dimas Nobena and Finakpo’ in April.
Village connection: Guam-wide Chamorro devotion
Month celebrated: May
Santa Marian Kamalen is Guam’s beloved title for the Blessed Virgin Mary under the image of Our Lady of Camarin. She is deeply connected to Chamorro Catholic identity and is honored as a symbol of faith, protection, and devotion for the people of Guam.
Village connection: Sånta Rita-Sumai
Month celebrated: May
St. Rita of Cascia was an Italian wife, mother, widow, and Augustinian nun. She is known as the saint of difficult and impossible causes because of her life of patience, forgiveness, suffering, and prayer.
Village connection: Tamuning
Month celebrated: June
St. Anthony of Padua was a Franciscan friar known for preaching, teaching, and helping the poor. He is widely loved as the saint people ask for help in finding what is lost, and he remains one of the most beloved saints in Catholic tradition.
Village connection: Guam-wide Catholic tradition
Month celebrated: June
Corpus Christi honors the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist. In Chamorro Catholic tradition, the celebration may include Mass, procession, decorated shrines, prayer, and a community gathering that brings families together in faith and
