St. Peter Claver Church. St. Peter Claver (1580 -1654) is the patron saint of slaves. The interior of our church is meant to be symbolic of the holds of the slave ships. These are beams supporting the roof.

"Saint Peter Claver, S.J., was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia, and ministry to African Americans. During the 40 years of his ministry..." Wikipedia