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About San Lorenzo Press
San Lorenzo Ruiz—our publishing company's namesake—was a husband, father, and skilled printer whose life joined craftsmanship with courageous witness. Trained as a calligrapher and document transcriber in Manila, he devoted his ordinary work to preserving words with care and integrity. When persecution forced him to choose between safety and truth, he remained steadfast, becoming the first Filipino saint and a symbol of fidelity across cultures. His story reminds us that the written word carries both beauty and responsibility, and it inspires our mission to publish books that honor truth, nurture faith, and speak meaningfully into the cultural moment.

Our books are created and designed by Catholic educators, writers, and artists called to share the beauty and the richness of the faith.
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BJ Gonzalvo, PhD
As an I/O Psychology practitioner and a trained Ignatian Spiritual Companion, his mission is to help people find "God in all things"—including the workplace. Through his writing and his practice, he explores how we can lead with greater purpose, find clarity in discernment, and build cultures that honor the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.

Featured Authors and Artists

Jovelyn Baguio
An ESL Teacher with a BS in Psychology from the University of Visayas. She co-authored "Growing in My Catholic Faith," a book of activities to aid young Catholics in understanding and embracing the beauty and richness of the faith.

Edward Joseph Macose