St. Aloysius Gonzaga

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St. Aloysius Gonzaga was a Jesuit seminarian known for his piety, humility, and dedication to God. Born into an aristocratic family, he renounced his inheritance to join the Society of Jesus. He cared for plague victims in Rome, ultimately sacrificing his life in service. He was canonized in 1726 and is the patron saint of young students and those suffering from disease.

St. Aloysius Gonzaga was born on March 9, 1568, in Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy, into a noble family. From a young age, he showed a deep devotion to God, practicing rigorous prayer and acts of self-denial. Despite his father’s expectations that he would pursue a military or political career, Aloysius was drawn to religious life. At age nine, he made a vow of chastity and, by 17, renounced his inheritance to join the Jesuits.

As a seminarian in Rome, Aloysius dedicated himself to prayer, study, and caring for the sick. When a plague outbreak struck the city in 1591, he tirelessly served the afflicted, contracting the disease himself. He succumbed to the illness on June 21, 1591, at the age of 23. His selfless service and unwavering faith led to his canonization in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII.

St. Aloysius is revered as the patron saint of young students, Christian youth, and those suffering from illness. His legacy of purity, humility, and devotion to service continues to inspire many. His relics are enshrined in the Church of St. Ignatius in Rome, where he is honored as a model of sanctity.

Feast Day

21-6-

Birth Date

9-3-1568

Died Date

21-6-1591

Canonised Date

31-12-1726

Church of St. Ignatius, Rome, Italy

Saint Aloysius, you lived a life of purity, devotion, and service to God. Intercede for us, that we may follow your example of holiness and dedication to Christ. Help us to live with a pure heart, always striving for virtue and the love of God. May your prayers lead us to a deeper faith and closer union with Him. Amen.
ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

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ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

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