Patrick Peyton, Irish-American priest, television personality, and activist (d. 1992)
Patrick Peyton (January 9, 1909 – June 3, 1992), also known as "The Rosary Priest", was an Irish Catholic priest and promoter of the Rosary.
Peyton is the founder of the "Family Rosary Crusade." He staged massive Rosary rallies in key cities of the world and extensively utilized mass communication, helped by world-recognized celebrities of Hollywood at that time, promoting his ministry of binding families through prayer under the Family Rosary. Peyton was a popular and charismatic figure in Latin America and the Philippines, where he promoted the Rosary and was known for his strong Irish accent.
Peyton popularized the phrases "The family that prays together stays together" and "A world at prayer is a world at peace."
Pope Francis furthered Peyton towards sainthood by confirming his heroic virtue and naming him as Venerable on December 18, 2017.