Statues



LADY WALSINGHAM-VIRGIN MARY

The history of Our Lady of Walsingham dates back to 1061 England. A Saxon woman, Richeldis de Faverches, was instructed by the Virgin Mary to build a shrine that represents the Annunication of Mary where the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. The statue of Our lady of Walsingham is located by the Jesuit House on the campus of Gonzaga.


ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

Gonzaga was founded by Italian Jesuit, Father Joseph Cataldo and officially opened its doors in 1887. The name for this university derived from Saint Aloysisus Gonzaga the patron saint of children and youth. Father Cataldo found it appropriate to name the university after St. Aloysius who was known for his love of prayer and fasting. A statue of Saint Aloysius is located in front of the Admissions Building on campus.


NAIL IN THE HAND

The Jesuit Catholics believe Jesus was nailed on the cross and this image is represented on a crucifix located in every class room. In addition to the Crucifix’s there is a large statue of the hand of Christ with a nail in it which represents the hand of Christ reaching upward. This statue is a reminder of the Jesuit beliefs for everyone who sees the art piece.

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