Peter Canisius is the Patron Saint of Germany, Catholic press and Catechism writers. At the age of 15, he attended University and received a master's degree when he turned 19. He gained a reputation as a preacher and contributed greatly to reforming the Church in Vienna. He also won people over with his practice of charity, especially to the sick and the plague stricken. St Peter was named a Doctor of the Church, an honour given to him for clarifying the Catholic faith by his words and example.