Saint Andrew Bobola
Also known as: Andrzej Bobola; Apostle of Lithuania; Hunter of Souls
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 16
Born
November 30, 1591
Died
May 1, 16
Canonized
17 April 1938 by Pope Pius XI
Beatified
30 October 1853 by Pope Blessed Pius IX
Biography
Saint Andrew Bobola, also known as Andrzej Bobola, was born on 30 November 1591 in Sandomierz, Poland. He was born into a noble Polish family and received a education at the Jesuit school in Sandomierz. It was during this time that he developed a deep love for learning and a strong devotion to his faith. On 31 July 1611, Andrew joined the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) at Vilna, Lithuania....