Saint Peter Chanel
Also known as: Peter Louis Mary Chanel; Pierre-Louis-Marie Chanel
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 28
Born
July 12, 1803
Died
April 1, 28
Canonized
12 June 1954 by Pope Pius XII
Beatified
16 November 1889 by Pope Leo XIII
Biography
Saint Peter Chanel, also known as Peter Louis Mary Chanel or Pierre-Louis-Marie Chanel, was born on July 12, 1803, in Cuet, Ain, France. He came from a humble peasant family and began his life as a shepherd. Despite his humble beginnings, Peter showed exceptional academic abilities, and as a young man, he pursued his studies with great diligence....
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