Saint Adalgott

Memorial

• 3 October

Profile

Monk at Clairvaux under the spiritual direction of Saint Bernard. Abbot at Dissentis in Switzerland. Bishop of Chur, Switzerland where he founded a hospital in 1150. Known throughout his life for his concern for and ministry to the sick, and his use of position and title to help them.

Died

• 1165 of natural causes

Additional Information

• Catholic Online
• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Dictionary of Saints, by John Delaney
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson