Who is the patron saint of Canada?

3 saints in this library are patrons of Canada. Each profile below cites its sources, and says where those sources disagree rather than picking between them.

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  Saint Isaac Jogues

  January 10, 1607 - October 18, 1646

  Franciscan Media lists the eight martyrs together as patrons of North America and Norway

  Feast: October 19Read
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  Saint Jean de Brébeuf

  March 25, 1593 - March 16, 1649

  Canada, as one of the martyrs named "secondary patrons of Canada" in the Canadian liturgical calendar; Franciscan Media lists the eight martyrs together as patrons of North America and Norway

  Feast: October 19Read
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  Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

  1656 - April 17, 1680

  Benedict XVI addressed her as "Protectress of Canada and the first native American saint"

  Feast: July 14Read

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