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[[Image:St_peter_canisius.jpg|right|300px|thumb| Saint Peter Canisius]]

[[Image:St peter canisius.jpg|right|300px|thumb| Saint Peter Canisius]]

'''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]].