What is the Society of St. Peter the Apostle? What efforts does it support? When was it started?

In 1889 two women in Caen, France responded to the deeds of the Bishop of Nagasaki, Japan, as he pleaded for funds to maintain the diocesan seminary. Stephanie Bigard and her daughter Jeanne gathered a small group of missionary-minded faithful to found the Society of St. Peter.

Besides helping in the formation of local clergy, the Society of St. Peter Apostle also provides scholarships to priests doing postgraduate studies and even runs pension funds for retired diocesan priests in many parts of the world. Assistance is also given to men and women preparing for religious life. Beyond helping in the initial stages of their formation, the Society provides limited help with some postgraduate studies.

Our 2000 summer appeal was a great success. Over $166,035.00 was donated towards the efforts of St. Peter's Society.