Saint Arnold Janssen was a German priest born on November 5, 1837. He founded the Society of the Divine Word in 1875, which focused on missionary work and spreading the Christian faith. Janssen dedicated his life to education and the spiritual formation of missionaries, emphasizing the importance of cultural understanding in evangelization. He also established the Sisters of the Divine Word in 1889, which aimed to support the missionary efforts of the society. Saint Arnold Janssen was canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 5, 2003, and is celebrated for his commitment to global mission work and education.