St.Stanislaus Kostka

Born in October 1550 at Rostkovo, Poland

Nobility.
Son of a senator.
Attended the Viennese Jesuit college from age 14 with his brother Paul, who badly mistreated
him.

While staying at the home of a Lutheran, he became gravely ill, but was not allowed to call for a priest; he prayed to his patron, Saint Barbara, who appeared to him in a vision with two angels, and administered Communion. Cured from his disease by Our Lady who told him to become a Jesuit against his family's wishes.

Attended the Jesuit college in Rome.
Friend of Saint Peter Canisius.
Jesuit novice from 28 October 1567.
Student of Saint Francis Borgia.

Died on 14 August 1568 on the eve of the feast of the Assumption

Canonized in 1726