Saint Peter Canisius
Dutch Jesuit called the "second apostle of Germany", whose catechisms taught the faith to generations.
Portrait of Saint Peter Canisius (public domain)
Who was Saint Peter Canisius?
Feast day and traditions
St. Peter Canisius, teacher of the faith, help parents and catechists pass on the faith to children. Amen.
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To pray a novena that ends on the eve of the feast, begin on December 12 and finish on December 20.
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