Aloysius

American

[al-oh-ish-uhs] / ˌæl oʊˈɪʃ əs /

noun

a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “famous warrior.”

Aloysius British

/ ˌæləʊˈɪʃəs /

noun

Saint. full name Aloysius Luigi Gonzaga . 1568–91, Italian Jesuit who died nursing plague victims; the patron saint of youth. Feast day: June 21

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The disruption was due to delays in distribution after a tanker had trouble discharging its cargo, Simon Aloysius Mantiri, president director of state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina, said Tuesday along with an apology.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Born Jan 22, 1937, Joseph Aloysius Wambaugh Jr. grew up in East Pittsburgh, Pa., where his father worked in a steel mill and, for a time, was the city’s police chief.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025

Here are a few things Sister Aloysius cannot abide: ballpoint pens, “Frosty the Snowman,” long fingernails like Father Flynn’s, Father Flynn himself.

From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2024

Amy Ryan replaced her as Sister Aloysius and quickly won Schreiber’s respect, calling her a “theater athlete” by being ready in just a week.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024

“Moments ago, we spoke with Elder Aloysius Evergreen regarding the alleged thief and kidnapper.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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