π Life Timeline
1568
Born in March 9, 1568 AD, CantΓΉ, Italy
1568
ALOYSIUS GONZAGA (St) C
1591
ALOYSIUS GONZAGA (St) C
1605
he plague- stricken and died
1726
Canonized β 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII
β Biography
ALOYSIUS GONZAGA (St) C. S.J. R.M. June 21 1568-1591. Born in the castle of Cas- tiglione in Lombardy, he served as a page at the courts of Tuscany, Mantua and Spain, and, in his eighteenth year entered the Society of Jesus, after having overcome the opposition of his family. Within six years he fell sick while nursing the plague- stricken and died. He was beatified in 1605 and canonized in 1726. Benedict XIII declared him special protector of young students and Pius XI proclaimed
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him patron of Christian Youth. Over- sentimental biographies and cheap art have rather damaged his attractive per- sonality.
Cf. Att. β Baud. β Holw. β Bolland.
ALPAIS (Bl) V. A.C. Nov. 3 d. 1211. Born in the small village of Cudot, diocese of Sens, of a peasant family, she helped her parents in the fields until, sti
π‘ Patronage
Patron of: Youth, scouts, young Catholics, students, and those caring for plague victims.
π¬ Words of the Saint
I want to serve God alone.
π Key Facts
Born
March 9, 1568 AD, CantΓΉ, Italy
Died
June 21, 1591 AD, Rome
Feast Day
Jun 21
Canonized
1726 by Pope Benedict XIII
π Legacy
Aloysius is one of the most popular saints among young people. Boy Scouts worldwide invoke him. His choice of Jesus over wealth and status is a model for every generation.