St. Jean de Lalande
Facts
Patron: Canada; missionaries; North American Martyrs
Birth: c. 1619
Death: October 19, 1646
Canonized: Pope Pius XI
Author and Publisher - Catholic Online
Printable Catholic Saints PDFs
Shop St. Jean de Lalande
Saint Jean de Lalande was a French Jesuit lay missionary who served among the Huron people in North America. He assisted the Jesuit missionaries in their demanding apostolate and sought to bring the consolation of Christ to communities affected by war and persecution.
Jean was captured and killed near present-day Midland, Ontario, in 1646. He gave his life in fidelity to the Catholic faith and is honored with the North American Martyrs. He was canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1930.
Come Grow With Us
Sign up and walk the Catholic journey with millions around the world.
Receive inspiring emails on saints, daily readings, and free faith-building resources—no cost, ever.
Millions rely on our FREE Catholic resources - your donation helps keep them free.
- 7 Morning Prayers
- Mysteries of the Rosary
- Litany of the Bl. Virgin Mary
- Popular Saints
- Popular Prayers
- Female Saints
- Saint Feast Days by Month
- Stations of the Cross
- St. Francis of Assisi
- St. Michael the Archangel
- The Apostles' Creed
- Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony
- Pray the Rosary
Copyright 2026 Catholic Online. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, © Copyright 2026 Catholic Online. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited.
Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.