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Peter Canisius SJ (Dutch: Pieter Kanis; 8 May 1521 – 21 December 1597) was a Dutch Jesuit priest. He became known for his strong support for the Catholic faith during the Protestant Reformation in Germany, Austria, Bohemia, Moravia, Switzerland and the British Isles.
- 21 December; 27 April (General Roman Calendar, 1926–1969; current SJ calendar)
- 21 May 1925, Rome by Pope Pius XI
- College of St. Michael, Fribourg, Switzerland
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St. Peter Canisius (born May 8, 1521, Nijmegen [now in the Netherlands]—died December 21, 1597, Fribourg, Switzerland; canonized 1925; feast day December 21) was a doctor of the church, Jesuit scholar, and strong opponent of Protestantism. He has been called the second apostle of Germany (with St. Boniface being the first) for his ardent ...
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Peter Canisius (Peter Kanis; 1521-1597) is honored as a Doctor of the Church for his heroic defense of Catholicism through teaching, preaching and writing catechisms. He was also one of the giants of the young Society of Jesus, serving as the first provincial of Germany, a post he held for 14 years.
Feb 9, 2011 · St. Peter Canisius spent much of his life in contact with some of the most socially important people of his time. He also exercised a special influence on them with his writings. He edited the complete works of Saints Cyril of Alexandria and Leo the Great, the Letters of Saint Jerome, and the Prayers of Saint Nicholas of Fluë.
Dec 21, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of Saint Peter Canisius, a Catholic reformer and writer who lived from 1521 to 1597. He was a Jesuit, a preacher, a teacher, and a patron of the sick and prisoners. He wrote a catechism, a primer, and letters that influenced the Catholic Reformation in Germany.
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6 days ago · Peter Kanis – his name later Latinized to “Canisius” – was born in the Netherlands during May 1521. His father Jacob was a wealthy public official, but his mother Aegidia died soon after ...
Dec 21, 2023 · uCatholic. https://ucatholic.com. Peter Canisius, influential Jesuit theologian, writer, and "Second Apostle of Germany," renowned for his reformation work and compassionate leadership in the 16th century.
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