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Gonzaga, Aloysius, Saint (1568 March 9-1591 June 21)

 Person

Staff Only

Dates

  • Existence: 1568 March 9 - 1591 June 21

Biographical note

Born in the castle of Castiglione in Lombardy, Gonzaga served as a page at the courts of Tuscany, Mantua, and Spain, and in his eighteenth year entered the Society of Jesus. Within six years he fell sick while nursing the plague-stricken and died. He was beatified in 1605 and canonized in 1726. Pope Benedict XIII declared him special protector of young students and Pope Pius XI proclaimed him patron of Christian youth.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

Alousi, Aloysius de Gonzaga, Luis Gonzaga, Luigi Gonzaga

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Multiple saints, between 1934 and 1947, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Includes Saints Agnes, Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anthony of Padua, Benedict, Blaise, Brigid, Catherine Labouré, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare of Assisi, Dymphna, Francis de Sales, Francis of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Genesius of Rome, Gerard Majella, Gerebernus, Hubert, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Berchmans, SJ, John Neumann, John XXIII, Joseph, Jude, Louise de Marillac, Luisa, Martha, Martin, Mary Magdalene, Michael, Patrick, Paul of the Cross, Peter,...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: between 1934 and 1947, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Saint Aloysius de Gonzaga, SJ, undated

 File — Box 40, tray: 3, Item: 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Statues, sculptures, bas-reliefs, plaques, triptychs, paintings, Christmas ornaments, and other decorative art media featuring Catholic imagery. The art depicts angels, the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph), saints, and blessings or prayers.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Decorative art

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, undated

 File — Box 59, tray: 2, Item: 11
Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

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