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5 Notable Jesuits

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

NOTABLE JESUITS

BY ISAIAS BAHENA

ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

  • Was Spanish Soldier
  • Founded Society of Jesus
  • Struck by cannonball

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

  • Friends with St. Ignatius
  • Taught at University of Paris
  • As child surrounded by war
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ST. EDMUND CAMPION

  • Born in London
  • Brilliance attracted Queen Elizabeth
  • Tortured because refused to switch religion
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Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

  • Patron Saint of Roman Catholic Youth
  • Kidney disease prevented from socializing
  • Served hospital during plague1587

Saint Robert Bellarmine

  • Wrote book defending pope's power
  • Quietly gave away all money
  • Cardinal in 1598
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I thought these saints had the biggest impact on the Jesuit community. They really poured out their minds and souls for the people.

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