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'''St. Peter Canisius''' (b. 1521; died 1597) was one of the most important figures in the Catholic Counter-Reformation period, often called the “second apostle of Germany.” Peter was a Jesuit renowned as a popular preacher. He had great wisdom, a diplomatic ability and he was able to counsel people in all walks of life. Peter's devotion to the Sacred Heart of [[Jesus]] had contributed to the significant growth of the Catholic faith. He set a marvelous example by acting humble, charitable and always strove for holiness by his kindness. Peter was a teacher, wrote Catechisms and established numerous schools and colleges. Proclaimed a [[Doctor of the Church]] in 1925 by [[Pope Pius XI]].

'''St. Peter Canisius''' (b. 1521; died 1597) was one of the most important figures in the Catholic Counter-Reformation period, often called the “second apostle of Germany.” Peter was a Jesuit renowned as a popular preacher. He had great wisdom, a diplomatic ability and he was able to counsel people in all walks of life. Peter's devotion to the Sacred Heart of [[Jesus]] had contributed to the significant growth of the Catholic faith. He set a marvelous example by acting humble, charitable and always strove for holiness by his kindness. Peter was a teacher, wrote Catechisms and established numerous schools and colleges. Proclaimed a [[Doctor of the Church]] in 1925 by [[Pope Pius XI]].

==Early Life==

==Early Life==

==Catechism==

==Catechism==

King Ferdinand ordered Peter and his companions to write a catechism. Peter approached Christian doctrine in two parts: Wisdom and Justice. The first issue of the Catechism appeared in 1555 and was an immediate success. Peter produced two more versions; one  for middle school students and the other for young children. During his life, his Catechism went through 200 editions and was translated into 12 languages. He begged Pope Pius V to send yearly subsidies to the Catholic printers of Germany, and to permit German scholars to edit Roman manuscripts. Peter was responsible for the creation of the Catholic Press. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11756c.htm Blessed Peter Canisius] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref>

King Ferdinand ordered Peter and his companions to write a catechism. Peter approached Christian doctrine in two parts: Wisdom and Justice. The first issue of the Catechism appeared in 1555 and was an immediate success. Peter produced two more versions; one  for middle school students and the other for young children. During his life, his Catechism went through 200 editions and was translated into 12 languages. He begged Pope Pius V to send yearly subsidies to the Catholic printers of Germany, and to permit German scholars to edit Roman manuscripts. Peter was responsible for the creation of the Catholic Press. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11756c.htm Blessed Peter Canisius] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref>

The people, the king, and the pope all wanted to make Peter bishop of Vienna, but Peter declined vigorously.

The people, the king, and the Pope all wanted to make Peter bishop of Vienna, but Peter declined vigorously.

==Canonization==

==Canonization==