Saint Jeanpierre Néel
Also known as: John Néel; John Peter Néel
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 18
Born
October 18, 1832
Died
February 1, 18
Canonized
1 October 2000 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
2 May 1909 by Pope Pius X
Biography
Saint Jeanpierre Néel, also known as John Néel or John Peter Néel, was a Jesuit priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith in Kuy-tsheu, China. He was born on 18 October 1832 in Soleymieux, Sainte-Catherine-sur-Riviere, France. In 1858, Saint Jeanpierre Néel embarked on his mission to China as part of the Jesuit order....
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