| St. Aloysius Chapel | |
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| St Aloysius Chapel | |
The St Aloysius Chapel in Mangalore, built by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni in 1884, during the Mangalore Mission (1878) |
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| Former names | Cappella di San Luigi São Luís Capela |
| Alternative names | St. Aloysius College Chapel |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, South Canara |
| Country | India |
| Completed | 1878 |
St. Aloysius Chapel, (Italian: Cappella di San Luigi, Portuguese: São Luís Capela) or the chapel of St. Aloysius College, is a Christian chapel in Mangalore in the state of Karnataka in southwest India.
The St. Aloysius Chapel in Mangalore was built by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni in 1884, during the Mangalore Mission in 1878. The Italian Jesuits played an important role in education, health, and social welfare of the Mangalorean Catholic community[1] and built the St. Aloysius College in 1880,[2] St Aloysius Chapel in 1884,[3] and many other institutions and churches.
St. Aloysius College Chapel is an architectural marvel that could stand comparison with the chapels of Rome. What makes this chapel unique compared to the other chapels in the country is the beautiful paintings that virtually cover every inch of the walls. Bro. Moscheni from Italy is the creator of such a master piece. One portion of the chapel paintings depicts the life of Aloysius Gonzaga to whom Aloysius College and chapel are dedicated. Saint Aloysius gave his life in the service of others.
There is an amazing sense of belongingness and peace inside the chapel. The interiors are well decorated. The paintings of this chapel is preserved by a recognised board of the nation which maintains and restores all historic artifacts.