A portrait of St. George Preca
St. George Preca
February 12, 1880 – July 26, 1962
Feast
May 9 · XX c.
Patron of
Malta · Lay catechists · The Society of Christian Doctrine (M.U.S.E.U.M.)
Order
Priest / Founder
First Maltese saint and founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine, known by its Maltese acronym M.U.S.E.U.M., a society of laymen and laywomen dedicated to teaching the catechism. For sixty years he formed catechists and taught the Catholic faith to Maltese youth in plain Maltese language at a time when most religious instruction was in Italian. Pope John Paul II called him the 'Second Father of Malta,' after St. Paul who first brought Christianity to the island.
Life & Times
Also known as: Dun Ġorġ; Father George Preca; the Second Father of Malta · Born: February 12, 1880 · Died: July 26, 1962 · From: Valletta, Malta.
Patronage
St. George Preca is invoked as the patron of malta, lay catechists, the society of christian doctrine (m.u.s.e.u.m.). Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. George Preca, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.