Church of St. Aloysius

The Church of St. Aloysius belongs to the Roman Catholic parish in Glasgow, is located in the Garnethill area. It is located next door to the College of St. Aloysius, with which they share a common history and close connection in the modern world. At the time of its construction in 1910, it was the only Catholic church with a tower. Belgian architect Charles Jean Menart built it in the Baroque Renaissance style, inspired by the Namur Church in Belgium. St. Aloysius is the only church in Glasgow run by the Society of Jesus.

The origins of this church were the Jesuits. Construction lasted only two years, and in 1910 the new church was inaugurated by the Archbishop of Glasgow, John Maguire. The inner space of the church is divided into four sacred chapels – the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, the Chapel of Holy Souls, the Chapel of St. Ignatius. In addition, there is the tomb of St. John Ogilvy.

The interior of the church was created long and difficult, funds for it were constantly lacking, debts grew. It was not until 1953 that Archbishop Donald Campbell held a solemn initiation ceremony.

A few years ago, churches presented a unique copy of the statue of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat, or Black Madonna, which was located in the Chapel of the Virgin Mary.