Saint17th century · Feast April 2

St Pedro Calungsod

Also known as Peter Calungsod, San Pedro Calungsod, Saint Pedro

Young catechist

Lay missionary

Martyr

A young Filipino catechist who accompanied a Jesuit mission to Guam and was killed during conflict surrounding the mission.

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The story of their life

A young Filipino catechist who accompanied a Jesuit mission to Guam and was killed during conflict surrounding the mission. Spanish missions in the Mariana Islands were entangled with colonial expansion, disease, political disruption and Chamorro resistance.

Historical context

Spanish missions in the Mariana Islands were entangled with colonial expansion, disease, political disruption and Chamorro resistance.

Defining moments

Formation as a catechist
Leaving the Philippines
Teaching in Guam
Supporting a threatened companion
Being killed young

Faith and spirituality

Youthful service, catechesis, courage and generosity.

Why this saint matters today

A strong companion for Filipino youth, catechists and young people serving far from home.

Patronage and intercession

People turn to St Pedro Calungsod in matters of:

Filipino youth

Catechists

Altar servers

Guam

A prayer

God of grace, through the intercession of St Pedro Calungsod, guide us in truth, courage and love. Amen.

Timeline

Sources and further reading

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints.html
https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/
https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/homilies/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_hom_20121021_canonizzazioni.html

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