St. Joseph Calasanctius (1557 - 1648) was born in Peralta, Aragon, Spain. He was the founder of the Religious Schools, called the Scolopi or Piarists. He went to Rome in 1592 and joined the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, founding his congregation as a result of his work with neglected children. Joseph suffered unjust accusations but he was restored as head of his congregation before he died. He was canonized in 1767.
St. Joseph please pray for our schools to teach kids to grow closer to God and please pray for all the catechists.
Patron of: Schools.
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