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The Art of Friendship and Cultivating Depth of Life

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Saint Peter Faber, S.J.

Saint Peter Faber, SJ (13 April 1506 – 1 August 1546) was the first Jesuit priest and theologian, who was also a co-founder of the Society of Jesus. He was canonized by Pope Francis on December 17, 2013.

(French: Pierre Lefevre or Favre, Spanish: Pedro Fabro, Latin: Petrus Faver)

Original iconography by Mary Claire Russell MacDonald of Wellwick Iconography

Pope Francis- Homily on Peter Faber, SJ – 3 January 2014
Father General Nicolas on St. Peter Faber (December 2013) | America Magazine
Padberg, SJ – A Genius for Friendship: The gentle, grace-filled life of Peter Faber | America Magazine

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