Patron of Youth Feast Day: June 21 Short Biography: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga was born in Italy in 1568 to a noble family. Though he was raised amid wealth and privilege, Aloysius felt called to a life of holiness from a young age. He renounced his inheritance and title, choosing instead to join the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) at age 17. While studying in Rome, Aloysius devoted himself to prayer, …
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