The Apostle to Germany, Boniface, was killed by an armed group of Germans (Frisians) who were intent on robbing him and silencing his preaching in the year 754.
St Boniface's Catholic College was created in 1981.
The motto of St Boniface's Catholic College is 'Bona Facite'.
St. Boniface Diocesan High School was created in 1965.
St. Boniface General Hospital - Winnipeg - was created in 1871.
St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church was created in 1882.
St. Boniface, also known as the "Apostle of the Germans," was a missionary who was martyred in the 8th century while spreading Christianity in what is now Germany. He was killed by a group of pagans during one of his missions.
St. Boniface cut down an oak tree that was said to be sacred to the god, Thor.
The motto of St. Boniface Diocesan High School is 'Amor Doctrinae Floreat'.
There have been a number of popes named Boniface. However, the Boniface known as the 'Apostle of Germany' was never a pope.
Boniface of Brussels died in 1260.
Boniface of Valperga died in 1243.
Boniface Wimmer died in 1887.