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About Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz

Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz by Kevin Wells chronicles the extraordinary life of Father Aloysius Schwartz, an American priest who devoted himself to serving South Korea‘s poorest after the Korean War. Living in radical poverty alongside those he served, he founded orphanages, schools, hospitals, hospices, and the Sisters of Mary, transforming countless lives across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Despite enduring persecution and later battling ALS, Father Schwartz remained joyful and unwavering in his mission. This inspiring biography highlights his heroic charity, Marian devotion, and enduring legacy, which led to his recognition as Venerable by the Catholic Church.

About Kevin Wells

Kevin Wells is an American Catholic author, speaker, and freelance writer. A former sports reporter, he now writes about the Catholic faith, priestly vocations, conversion, and Christian living. After surviving a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in 2009, he dedicated much of his work to evangelization and promoting strong, faithful Catholic priests. He also serves as president of the Monsignor Thomas Wells Society for Vocations.