Joseph Savelberg

Peter Joseph Savelberg (10 February 1827 – 11 February 1907) was a Dutch Roman-Catholic priest and congregation founder (missionary).

Early life Savelberg was born on 10 February 1827 in Heerlen.

He attended school in Heerlen and after that at Rolduc (1843 to 1845). Leaving his brother Balthasar Savelberg, who was in charge of a glassmaking shop in Brussels, he returned to Heerlen because he could not adjust. Between 1846 and 1849 he attended Rolduc yet again, and after 1849 he gave seminars in Roermond.

Career In 1852, Savelberg was ordained as a priest. In 1937, the original house was renamed as the Joseph-Savelberg Monastery. One of the most famous members of the congregation was Brother Aloysius, a naturopath and herbalist. Savelberg arranged for Aloysius to be trained under Sebastian Kneipp. In 2026, the garden at the Savelberg Monastery continues to be used as part of a well-being project.

Death and legacy Savelberg died on 11 February 1907 in Heerlen.

Local preliminaries for the beatification process began on 1 March 1937. Savelberg was later granted the title of Servant of God. In 1998, he was confirmed as Venerable.