Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria, CMF, was the well known Basque Claretian mystic, with reputation as a miracle worker in California, especially in the Los Angles area, in the 1950's through the 1970's. During these years, even the very famous would visit him, or seek him out for advice, or in some cases, receive through his intercession miraculous cures. Father Aloysius always attributed the many graces which people received to the goodness of the Almighty God. Among his many "gifts", Father had the charism of reading souls, expelling demons, and the gift of prophesy. He became well known for his unique presence, as he reflected peace and goodness. He was always grateful to God for many graces which God granted in request to his prayers on behalf of others. Gratitude to God was, for Father Aloysius, most important.
Information about Fr. Aloysius, his life and work is presented on this wesite. Certainly Father's Basque cultural heritage is one key to understanding him. We would encourage those interested in Father Aloysius to sign up for our E-Newsletter. Father Aloysius had an exceptional enthusiasm and love for his own founder, Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He was an ardent missionary for message of Our Lady of Fatima. He published in Soul Magazine an article entitled, "St. Anthony Mary Claret as the Perfect Forerunner of the Fatima Message." He is also remembered for his work in the formation of the Claretian Missionaries from the 1930's through the 1950's, for his work as a pastor in Phoenix and San Antonio in the 1960's, and for his work with the Claretian guilds from the late 1940's until his death in 1981. He formed a total of twelve guilds during his lifetime. During the last ten years of his life, he founded a religious congregation to spead the message of Fatima. He considered this as commended to him by his own Superior General, Fr. Anthony Leghisa, CMF, in 1972.
Although this website is small, we believe that as more people get to know the life of this holy priest, there will be a greater interest in the work of Father Aloysius. If you have suggestions for the betterment of the site, please feel free to make them.
|
