Lorenzo Ruiz Academy
Lorenzo Ruiz Academy or Blessed Lorenzo Ruiz - Crusaders Academy as it appears on the facade of the school, () is formerly known as the Crusaders' Academy, is a Filipino-Chinese Catholic school in Ongpin Street corner E.T. Yuchengco Street(formerly Nueva St), Binondo, City of Manila. The school was founded by the Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominican Order, and opened its first gate in 1946. The school was named after Lorenzo Ruiz, the country's first Protomartyr. In 2016, it celebrated its 70th founding anniversary. History Parish of Binondo On September 22, 1944, the American Air Forces, in its mission to free the city of Manila from the Japanese occupation, heavily bombarded the entire city. Unfortunately, the church and the convent in Binondo were not spared from the destruction. A great deal of valuable religious, historical items and records were also destroyed. Notwithstanding the war, Fr. Antonio Garcia, O.P. parish priest for Chinese Catholics continu ...
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