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 Peter
Faber was one of the original companions whose friendship at the
University of Paris eventually led them to form the Society of Jesus,
Peter Faber (1506-1546) grew up as a shepherd in the high pastures
of the French Alps of the Savoy region. At the University of Paris,
he met Ignatius and tutored him in Aristotle, while Ignatius tutored
the former shepherd in spiritual matters. Faber became an effective
preacher and giver of the Spiritual Exercises, working in Italy,
Spain, Portugal and Germany. He was instrumental in establishing
the Society of Jesus in Portugal, and was appointed by Pope Paul
III to be one of the papal theologians at the Council of Trent.
He died in Rome on his way to the Council, in the presence of his
friend Ignatius.
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