St. Gerard Majella (church)
| St. Gerard Majella San Gerardo Maiella (in Italian) Sancti Gerardii Maiella (in Latin) | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location |
 Rome, Italy |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Lazio |
| Province | Rome |
| Country | Italy |
| Year consecrated | 1982 |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Titular church |
| Leadership | Ruben Salazar Gomez |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Aldo Aloysi |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1980 |
| Completed | 1981 |
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 March 25, 1982 by Cardinal Ugo Poletti.
The church is home parish, established April 20, 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 November 26, 1994.
List of Cardinal Protectors
- Kazimierz Swiatek 24 November 1994 - 21 July 2011
- Ruben Salazar Gomez 24 November 2012 – present
References
Coordinates: 41°52′52″N 12°33′22″E / 41.8811°N 12.5561°E
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