Saint pedro calungsod news 12 long island

This title defines the character and personality of St. Pedro Calungsod. His life stands as a testimony and proof of his love for Christ which he radiated to souls.

Pedro Calungsod was born in 1654 in the Philippians.

Much of his early life is unknown. But we do know that at a young age he enrolled in the Jesuit Missionary School.

Here the Jesuit priests, with God’s help, implanted in his soul the curiosity and earnestness for sanctity. Pedro was also a very diligent and prudent student who worked hard on his studies. He especially worked hard in learning catechesis and Spanish, as he knew these would later benefit him with mission work.

Spanish was a common language to learn at the time as the Philippians and the surrounding islands were under the Spanish Empire.

At the age of fourteen, Pedro was chosen to join the Jesuit missions to an island known as the “Island of Thieves.” Pedro's main mission was to accompany and assist Father Diego Luis.

At this young age, Pedro faced all t