Description: (Catholic priest)
Roque González de Santa Cruz, SJ was a Jesuit priest who became renowned for his missionary endeavors among the Guarani people in Paraguay during the 17th century. His efforts were instrumental in founding missions and fostering the acceptance of Christianity within the indigenous population. His tireless devotion to sharing the faith and blending Guarani traditions with Catholicism led to his eventual canonization as a saint by the Catholic Church. Roque González de Santa Cruz's career was marked by his steadfast dedication to ministering to and spreading the gospel among the Guarani community.