November 13 - Saint Stanislaus Kostka

Quick Facts

• Born to a family of Polish nobility; son of a senator.
• Attended the Viennese Jesuit college from age 14 with his brother Paul, who badly mistreated him.
• While staying at the home of a Lutheran, he became gravely ill, but was not allowed to call for a priest.
• He prayed to his patron, Saint Barbara, who appeared to him in a vision with two angels, and administered Communion.
• He was then cured from his disease by Our Lady who told him to become a Jesuit against his family's wishes.
• Attended the Jesuit college in Rome.
• Friend of Saint Peter Canisius.
• Jesuit novice from 28 October 1567.
• Student of Saint Francis Borgia