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==Reformation==

==Reformation==

In 1547, Peter attended several sessions of the Council of Trent as papal theologian and addressed the Council on the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. He was later assigned to implement those decrees. Peter was entrusted with the mission to Germany, from that point on his life’s work. It was a dangerous assignment in the sixteenth century because German Protestants were hostile to Catholic teachings. During this time in history, thousand were swayed by flashy speeches and the well-written arguments of the Protestants. Almost singlehandedly, Peter was responsible for the restoration of [[Catholicism]] in Germany.

In 1547, Peter attended several sessions of the [[Council of Trent]] as papal theologian and addressed the Council on the [[Sacrament]] of the [[Holy Eucharist]]. He was later assigned to implement those decrees. Peter was entrusted with the mission to Germany, from that point on his life’s work. It was a dangerous assignment in the sixteenth century because German [[Protestant]]s were hostile to Catholic teachings. Peter was responsible for a strengthening of [[Catholicism]] in Germany.

==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==

At age 70, Peter suffered a paralytic seizure, but he continued to preach and write with the aid of a secretary until his death in his hometown on December 21, 1597. Soon after his death reports spread of the miraculous help obtained by invoking his name. His tomb was visited by pilgrims. The Society of Jesus decided to urge his beatification. Beatified 1864 by Pope Pius IX, Canonized 1925 by Pope Pius XI.  

At age 70, Peter suffered a paralytic seizure, but he continued to preach and write with the aid of a secretary until his death in his hometown on December 21, 1597. Soon after his death reports spread of the miraculous help obtained by invoking his name. His tomb was visited by [[pilgrim]]s. The [[Society of Jesus]] decided to urge his [[beatification]]. Beatified 1864 by [[Pope Pius IX]], he was [[Canonized]] in 1925 by [[Pope Pius XI]].  

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Saints]]

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