Pius of Saint Aloysius
Blessed Pius of St. Aloysius
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| Religious | |
| Born |
April 29, 1868 Trebbio, Rimini, Italy |
| Died |
November 2, 1889 (aged 21) Santarcangelo di Romagna, Rimini, Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | November 17, 1985, Rome, by Pope John Paul II |
| Major shrine | Sanctuary of Our Lady of Casale, Rimini, Italy |
| Feast | November 3 |
| Attributes | Passionist Habit and Sign |
Blessed Pius of Saint Aloysius, born Luigi Campidelli, a religious and clerical student of the Passionist Congregation, born on April 29, 1868 in the village of Trebbio, Rimini, Italy; died November 2, 1889 at Santarcangelo di Romagna, Rimini, Italy. Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1985.
Life
Luigi Campidelli was born to a family of impoverished farmers on April 29, 1868. He was the fourth child born to Giuseppe and Filomena. Giuseppe caught typhoid in 1874. He died leaving the family destitute, while an uncle came to their aid. His lax morality was a trial for the devout family. In his schooling, Luigi was admired. In his teens, he became more active in the life of his parish. He was known throughout the neighbourhood as a good child. Soon he felt a call to the priesthood.[1]:14 He was especially loyal to the Pope at the time. Even when his native province of Romagna was torn between Catholics and atheistic secularists.[1]:17 He encountered Passionist priests at the age of 12. He immediately wanted to join them. From this time on, he was a frequent visitor to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Casale. He was invited to join the novitiate. On May 27, 1883, he was clothed in the Passionist habit. Luigi Campidelli received the religious name Pius of Saint Aloysius.[1]:23
The novitiate was temporarily transferred to Viterbo. The city in which fellow Passionist Blessed Dominic Barberi was born. Pius continued his theological and philosophical studies. On April 30, 1884, he took his vows. He received Minor Orders. He was struck down with tuberculosis before he could be ordained priest. He died on November 2, 1889, offering his life for his troubled home region of Romagna. Pius of Saint Aloysius was solemnly beatified by Pope John Paul on November 17, 1985.[1]:29
References
External links
- Homily of Pope John Paul II at Blessed Pius’ beatification (in Italian)
- Shrine of Blessed Pius (in Italian)