Peter Donders was a Dutch Catholic priest and member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer who served as a missionary in Suriname. Born in Tilburg in 1809, he eventually dedicated his life to ministering to marginalized communities, including indigenous groups and those living in leper colonies. He is most notably remembered for his extensive work in Batavia, a remote mission post. He died in 1887 in Batavia after a period of service in the Dutch colony.