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Turibuis Alfonso de Mogrovejo was Spanish Catholic priest who served as Archbishop of Lima from 1579 until his death (1606).

As a child he was recognised as pious with a strong devotion to the Virgin Mary. He fasted once a week and recited the rosary often.

He entered the college of Valladold in 1550 where he studied the university of Salamanca he studied law where he became a university professor.
At the behest of King Philip II he became Grand Inquisitor without no previous experience.

In 1558 he was ordained into the priesthood and consecrated as an archbishop before setting off on his mission to Peru. An eminent and charismatic preacher he set about baptizing, catechising the indigenous people. Alone he covered every parish covering thousands of metres on foot. (Read* Vast territory*)
He championed the indigenous people. He was seen as a champion of the rights of natives. He learned the local dialects and fought for their rights and liberties

A staunch advocate for reform he set about restoring some order to the priests of his diocese by instituting new educational programmes in priestly training.

King Philip II requested that Turbuis oversaw the Third Provincial Council from 1582/3, 1591 and 1601 - served as president- guiding rather than leading.

In Pacasmayo he contracted a fever. He arrived at the St. Augustine convent in a critical condition Aged 67 he died. His final words were Lord into your hands I commit my spirit Luke ch 23 v 46.

He was canonized in 1726. Turibuis’s feast day is 23rd March.

Sources
Wikipedia
Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Farmer