St Peter Faber

	Pope Francis and the Vatican have announced that Blessed Peter Faber, SJ, has been canonized. Loyola Press is proud to honor Peter Faber, a companion and friend to Ignatius of Loyola, for his shining example as a model of service and compassion. Ignatius of Loyola and his “friends in the Lord” dreamt of serving God together in what became the Society of Jesus. Two of his most trusted companions were Peter Faber and Francis Xavier. While Francis Xavier is widely known for his world travels and missionary zeal, Peter Faber worked quietly toward internal reform of the Church and became a pioneer of ecumenism. As a companion of Ignatius and founding member of the Jesuits, Faber helped create an order of priests that would ultimately change the world. By canonizing one of the earliest Jesuits, Pope Francis is showing the world how to live in service of others. Faith Formation To help you share the inspiring story of our newest saint, Loyola Press has assembled a collection of free catechetical resources. Visit our Saint Peter Faber page to find St. Peter Faber's life story, activities for your students and families, related readings, and a downloadable prayer card to share. Father, Lord of heaven and earth, you revealed yourself to Blessed Peter Faber, your humble servant, in prayer and in the service of his neighbor. Grant that we may find you and love you in everything and in every person. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Joseph N. Tylenda, S.J. Jesuit Saints and Martyrs