St. Peter Claver (Priest and Missionary)

St. Peter Claver was born in 1580 in Catalonia, Spain. As a young man, he joined the Jesuits and was inspired by the missionary zeal of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, a Jesuit brother who encouraged him to serve in the missions. In 1610, Peter was sent to Cartagena, Colombia, a major hub for the slave trade. […]

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St. Peter Claver (Priest and Missionary)
St. Peter Claver was born in 1580 in Catalonia, Spain. As a young man, he joined the Jesuits and was inspired by the missionary zeal of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, a Jesuit brother who encouraged him to serve in the missions. In 1610, Peter was sent to Cartagena, Colombia, a major hub for the slave trade. […]
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