Patrick Peyton
Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. Patrick Peyton (Born: January 9, 1909 – Died: June 3, 1992) also known as The Rosary Priest was an Irish-born Roman Catholic priest and promoter of the Rosary.
Peyton is the founder of the post-World War II prayer movement called, "Family Rosary Crusade". This campaign was harnessed by the CIA between 1958 and 1965 and was funded in order to combat leftist influence in Latin America, during the Cold War..
Father Peyton staged massive Rosary rallies in key cities of the world and extensively utilized mass communication, helped by world-recognized celebrities of Hollywood at that time, promoting his ministry of binding families through prayer under the Family Rosary. Peyton's popularity and charisma was widely known in Latin America and the Philippines, where he promoted the rosary and was notably known for his strong Irish accent.
Father Peyton made the famous slogan:
| “ | The family that prays together stays together. A world at prayer is a world at peace. | ” |
Read more about Patrick Peyton: Early Life, Marian Devotion, Lifetime Crusade, Legacy, Sainthood
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