A portrait of St. Peter Fourier
St. Peter Fourier
1565 – 1640
Feast
December 9 · XVII c.
Patron of
Parish priests · Catholic education · Girls’ education
Order
Priest / Canon Regular / Founder
French Augustinian Canon Regular (1565-1640), Lorrainer parish priest of Mattaincourt for thirty years (the "good father of Mattaincourt"); with Bl. Alix Le Clerc co-founded the Canonesses Regular of Our Lady (1597) for the free education of girls, the first Catholic women's congregation devoted to teaching. Canonized 1897 by Leo XIII.
Life & Times
Born: 1565 · Died: 1640 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Peter Fourier is invoked as the patron of parish priests, catholic education, girls’ education. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Peter Fourier, 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.