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Notable Jesuits

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

NOTABLE JESUITS

BY JANIE HULL
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  • Saint Ignatius of Loyola
  • Saint Peter Faber
  • Saint Francis Xavier
  • Saint Peter Claver
  • Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Saint Ignatius of Loyola: Founder of the Jesuits
Ordained a priest in 1537
Canonized a saint in 1622

Saint Peter Faber:
First Jesuit precast and theologian
Died in the arms of Saint Ignatius
Canonized in 2013

Photo by Kirt Edblom

Saint Francis Xavier:
Helped found the Jesuits
Missionary that converted many people in Asia
Canonized in1622

Saint Peter Claver:
Prominent missionary in Latin America
Served and cared for slaves
Canonized in 1887

Photo by Leo Reynolds

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga:
Experienced spiritual awakening at age 7
Became a Jesuit after persuading his father
Patron saint of youth and teenagers

All of these important Jesuits made lasting impressions on the catholic faith

Photo by Andrea Kirkby

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