Peter Claver
Saint Peter Claver, S.J., (Spanish: San Pedro Claver Corberó) (26 June 1581–8 September 1654) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdu (Catalonia) who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia and ministry to African Americans.
Read more about Peter Claver: Early Life, In New Spain, Ministry To The Slaves, Illness, Death and Legacy
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