San Gerardo Maiella, Rome

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St. Gerard Majella
San Gerardo Maiella (in Italian)
Sancti Gerardii Maiella (in Latin)
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Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictLazio
ProvinceRome
RiteRoman Rite
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusTitular church
LeadershipRuben Salazar Gomez
PatronGerard Majella
Year consecrated1982
Location
LocationItaly Rome, Italy
San Gerardo Maiella, Rome is located in Rome
San Gerardo Maiella, Rome
Shown within Rome
Geographic coordinates41°52′52″N 12°33′22″E / 41.8811°N 12.5561°E / 41.8811; 12.5561Coordinates: 41°52′52″N 12°33′22″E / 41.8811°N 12.5561°E / 41.8811; 12.5561
Architecture
Architect(s)Aldo Aloysi
TypeChurch
Groundbreaking1980
Completed1981
Altar

The church of St. Gerard Majella is a church of Rome in Prenestino-Labicano district, in Via Romolo Balzani.

History[]

It was built between 1980 and 1981 by the architect Aldo Aloysi, and was consecrated 25 March 1982 by Cardinal Ugo Poletti.

The church is home parish, established 20 April 1978 by Cardinal Ugo Poletti Vicar with the decree His Holiness. It is home to the cardinal's title of "St. Gerard Majella", instituted by Pope John Paul II 26 November 1994.

List of Cardinal Protectors[]

  • Kazimierz Świątek (24 November 1994 – 21 July 2011)
  • Ruben Salazar Gomez (24 November 2012 – present)

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