San Gerardo Maiella, Rome

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St. Gerard Majella
San Gerardo Maiella (in Italian)
Sancti Gerardii Maiella (in Latin)
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41°52′52″N12°33′22″E / 41.8811°N 12.5561°E / 41.8811; 12.5561 Coordinates: 41°52′52″N12°33′22″E / 41.8811°N 12.5561°E / 41.8811; 12.5561
LocationVia di San Sebastianello, Campo Marzio, Rome
Country Italy
Denomination Roman Catholic
Tradition Roman Rite
History
Status Titular church
Dedication Gerard Majella
Consecrated 1982
Architecture
Architect(s) Aldo Aloysi
Architectural type Church
Groundbreaking 1980
Completed1981
Administration
Province Rome
DistrictLazio
Clergy
Cardinal protector Ruben Salazar Gomez
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The church of St. Gerard Majella is a church of Rome in Prenestino-Labicano district, in Via Romolo Balzani.

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History

It was built between 1980 and 1981 by the architect Aldo Aloysi, and was consecrated 25 March 1982 by Cardinal Ugo Poletti.

The church is home parish, established 20 April 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 26 November 1994.

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