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St. Peter Claver, SJ was a priest of the Jesuit order. St. Peter was born in Catalonia, Verdu, in 1580. Before his ordination, Peter sailed for Colombia with the purpose of serving the native people. He was ordained at Cartagena and made a solemn promise to evangelize and and give all possible assistance to the African slaves. St. Peter gave nearly 40 years of service comforting and sustaining them and bringing them food and the Gospel. St. Peter died of the Plague at Cartagena in 1654. In art, St. Peter is depicted in the Jesuit cassock in the company of slaves. St. Peter Claver is the protector of slaves and missionaries among the African people. His connection to Jesus is as a priest and member of the Society of Jesus.
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Who is the patron saint of Saint Peter Claver Parish?
Saint Peter Claver is the patron of the parish that carries his name. Surprise!
What year did Saint Peter Claver become a saint?
Peter Claver was canonized on January 15, 1888, by Pope Leo XIII.
When is Saint Peter Claver's feast day?
September 9 is the feast day of St. Peter Claver.
When was Saint Peter Claver born?
St. Peter Claver was born at Verdu, Catalonia, Spain, in 1580.
Was Saint Peter Claver black?
No, he was from Spain and was caucasian.
Did Saint Peter Claver have a family?
Peter Claver, of course, had parents. However, he was a priest and was never married nor did he have any children.
What is St. Peter Claver's symbol?
Saint Peter Claver has 2 symbols. One is a ship; the other is a cockle shell which he used to baptize slaves.
When did St. Peter Claver become a saint?
St. Peter Claver died on September 8th, 1654, after a prolonged illness.
What is Saint Peter Claver the patron saint of?
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
Who is the patron saint of racial harmony?
Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Peter Claver are the patron saints for racial harmony.
How did Saint Peter Claver die?
He died on September 8, 1654, after a prolonged illness.
Who was the patron saint of missions?
The patron saints of foreign missions are: •Francis Xavier •Infant Jesus of Prague •Peter Claver •Therese of Lisieux
