Uncle’s canonization changed this Grayslake man’s faith, life

Rafael Sanchez, nephew of St. Jose Luis Sanchez del Rio, speaks to Most Blessed Trinity Academy students in Waukegan during an all-school Mass Feb. 9, 2022. St. Jose Luis was martyred during the Cristero War at age 14. Rafael Sanchez’s father was the brother of St. Jose Luis Sanchez del Rio. After Communion, Sanchez spoke about how his uncle’s life has impacted his faith. Sanchez lives in the local community and actively evangelizes in parishes about his uncle's life. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)