Peter Claver, of course, had parents. However, he was a priest and was never married nor did he have any children.
Saint Peter Claver is the patron of the parish that carries his name. Surprise!
Peter Claver was canonized on January 15, 1888, by Pope Leo XIII.
September 9 is the feast day of St. Peter Claver.
St. Peter Claver was born at Verdu, Catalonia, Spain, in 1580.
No, he was from Spain and was caucasian.
Saint Peter Claver has 2 symbols. One is a ship; the other is a cockle shell which he used to baptize slaves.
St. Peter Claver was canonized as a saint by Pope Leo XIII on January 15, 1888.
Peter Claver is the patron saint of:African missionsAfrican-Americansagainst slaveryblack missionsblack peopleforeign missionsinter-racial justiceNegroesrace relationsslaveryMissionary Sisters of Saint Peter ClaverColombiaLake Charles, Louisiana, diocese ofShreveport, Louisiana, diocese ofWitbank, South Africa, diocese of
He died on September 8, 1654, after a prolonged illness.
Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Peter Claver are the patron saints for racial harmony.
Knights of Peter Claver was created in 1909.
Peter Claver is pronounced "PEE-ter CLAY-ver."