Saint Peter Chanel
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- Also known as
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Peter Louis Mary Chanel
Pierre-Louis-Marie Chanel
- Memorial
- 28 April
- Profile
- Born to a peasant family, he was a shepherd as a boy.
An excellent student.
Ordained in 1827 at age 24.
He was assigned to Crozet, a parish in decline; he turned it around, in part because of his ministry to the sick, and brought a spiritual revival.
Joined the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers) in 1831.
Taught at the Belley seminary for five years.
Led a band of missionaries to the New Hebrides in 1836, an area where cannabilism had only recently been outlawed.
He converted many, often as a result of his work with the sick.
He learned the local language, and taught in the local school.
Killed by order of Niuliki, a native king who was jealous of Peter's influence.
First martyr in Oceania.
- Born
- 12 July 1803 at Cuet, Ain, France as Peter Louis Mary Chanel
- Died
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beaten to death with a club on 28 April 1841 at Poi, Uvea, Fortuna Island, New Hebrides
body hacked to pieces with hatchets
- Venerated
- 25 November 1888
- Beatified
- 17 November 1889
- Canonized
- 12 June 1954 by Pope Pius XII
- Patronage
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- Readings
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He loves us.
He does what he teaches.
He forgives his enemies.
His teaching is good.
- one of Saint Peter's catechumens, explaining why he believed Peter's teachings