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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
- Catholic Church
Feb 20, 2024 · Saint Peter Canisius, doctor of the church, Jesuit scholar, and strong opponent of Protestantism who has been called the second apostle of Germany. His major work was the Triple Catechism (1555–58), which became the most famous catechism of the Counter-Reformation.
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Peter Canisius (Peter Kanis; 1521-1597) is honored as aDoctor of the Church for his heroic defense of Catholicism throughteaching, preaching and writing catechisms. He was also one of the giants ofthe young Society of Jesus, serving as the first provincial of Germany, a posthe held for 14 years.
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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Feb 9, 2011 · St. Peter Canisius, Jesuit and Doctor of the Church. 21 December. St. Peter Canisius. "See, Peter sleeps, Judas is awake". Pope Benedict XVI quoted these words of St Peter Canisius at the beginning of Lent 2011. He called them "a cry of anguish in his historical moment", words that were destined to shake "the drowsiness of the good".
5 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 his...
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Dec 21, 2023 · Peter Canisius passed away on December 21, 1597, leaving a legacy as the “Second Apostle of Germany” and earning recognition as a Doctor of the Church. His life and work exemplify dedication to faith, education, and compassionate leadership during a tumultuous era in European history. Photo credit: Pimpinellus via Wikimedia Commons.