Memorial of St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

Location: Optional Memorial

This doctor of the Church was born in Holland and studied canon law in Belgium before turning to the study of theology in Germany. In 1543, he entered the Society of Jesus and soon became a well-known preacher. He wrote three catechisms in German and is credited with keeping the southern German peoples Catholic. Learn more from Saint of the Day, the U.S. bishops. or find this saint on the 2024 Share Your Light Advent Calendar.