Pedro Pelaez

Pedro Peláez y Sebastián (1812–1863) was a Filipino Servant of God Catholic priest who favored the rights for Filipino clergy during the 19th century. He was diocesan administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila for a brief period of time. In the early 19th century, Pelaez fought for the secularization of Filipino priests and is considered the "Godfather of the Philippine Revolution." His cause towards beatification is underway, leaving him the current title as "Servant of God."

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Pelaez was born on June 29, 1812, to Jose Pelaez, alcalde mayor of Laguna and Josefa Sebastian. When both of his parents died in 1823, he was taken as a houseboy in the Dominican convent in Manila. At the same time, he was sent to study at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran where he finished a degree in Bachelor of Arts. He then enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas to finish academic degrees on priesthood. Pelaez studied under the famous priest Francisco Ayala.

Pelaez was ordained in 1833 and served at the Manila Cathedral. Between 1836 and 1839, he instructed philosophy at Colegio de San Jose and later taught at the University of Santo Tomas from 1843 to 1861.

Along with Father Mariano Gómez, Pelaez started organizing activities that demanded the return of control of Philippine parishes to Filipino seculars. Pelaez died during an earthquake in Manila, Philippines.