5to. Anniversary of the death of our beloved founder Father Luis Ruiz S. J.

Remembering our dear Father Luis Ruiz, who began his work in Macau when he was 37 years, the work of Fr. Ruiz primarily began in China when he was 80 years old. I believe the Chinese government has been marveled by a man of his age worried and investing so much effort and money on people who were not worth for the society and almost did not exist. People affected by leprosy were not a priority for the society and P. Ruiz transformed them on his priority. By giving them access to electricity, building road, worrying about their food, sending religious to heal their wounds, giving education to the youth, etc. thousands of patients affected by leprosy regained their dignity as persons. The work of Fr. Ruiz allowed these people to overcome their isolation, tearing down the wall that discrimination had built. They were able to approach the society, but also the society dared to get closer to them. In a way, he started a movement that nowadays enable individuals and groups, including people in government, to approach and be able to get closer to people affected by leprosy.

Father Luis Ruiz, shared with us many gifts, but the most important is their mission to serve those in need. With your help Casa Ricci continue with this mission to help and bring hope and joy to the poorest in China in the same way he has taught us to be near them, to serve and to learn from them.

You can also find the documentary we made of Father Luis some years ago in the following links:

Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irw7rqtp8HQ
Part II:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8AIDuWIRi0
Part III: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPbHBSx6_Oo