ACHILLE GAGLIARDI. - Jesuit, theologian, and writer on ascetical matters, born in Padua in 1538, died in Modena on 6 July 1607. After completing his university studies in his native city alongside his two younger brothers, Lionetto and Ludovico, he entered the Society of Jesus. He taught philosophy (1563–66) and theology (1567–68) at the Roman College; subsequently, he served as rector in Turin (1568–75), where, with the support of Duke Emanuele Filiberto, he promoted catechetical instruction for children of noble birth. After several years teaching theology in Rome and Padua, he became rector in Milan, Brescia, and Venice. From 1606 until his death, he resided in Modena.
A man of learning and zeal, an indefatigable preacher, he maintained close and friendly ties with St. Charles Borromeo, accompanying him on pastoral visits and, at the latter’s request, composing a *Catechism of the Catholic Faith* with a compendium for children (Milan, 1584). The following year, he produced an edition for the diocese of Crema (ibid.).
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