St Peregrine’s Cancer Support Group

“Help me, guide me in this fight. Give me courage , strength and might.
St Peregrine, Patron Saint of Cancer Patients , pray for us.”

Who We Are

We are a ministry dedicated to supporting and journeying with people encountering with cancer and we are under the umbrella of St Mary’s Pastoral Care. Members include those currently seeking treatment, survivors and caregivers. Through our prayers and fellowship, we aim to provide spiritual and emotional support to:

  • Cancer Warriors

  • Cancer Survivors

  • Caregivers

Through our own journey with cancer, we hope to be able to share our experiences and provide community support to others. 

What We Do

When we gather, we:

  • Pray for those who need comfort and encouragement

  • Give thanks through prayers, worship and gospel sharing

  • Have fellowship to provide support

  • Share experiences and information in the fight against cancer


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About St Peregrine 

St. Peregrine Laziosi (1265 - 1345) was a Servite priest (Order of the Servants of Mary) who was the victim of a spreading cancer in his leg. The disease was so painful and foul that he was scheduled for an amputation.

Peregrine spent the night before the operation in prayer, both for his leg to be saved, and, if God chose this suffering for him to bear,  that he would receive it with humility and trust.

In answer to his prayer, Peregrine received a vision of Christ who touched the diseased area of his leg. The next morning, Peregrine found his cancer completely healed. Ever since, St. Peregrine has been the patron saint of cancer patients, skin diseases, AIDS sufferers, and the sick. His feast day is May 1st. (Prayers to St Peregrine)

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