Brazil

In 1985, he expanded his charity programs to the Philippines. Four years later, he was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), a terminal illness. He accepted this cross with serenity and joy, calling it a gift from God. Even as his body grew weak, his spirit remained strong. In 1990, despite his illness, he established Boystown and Girlstown in Mexico.

With humility and courage, he endured trials, criticisms, and immense suffering, yet never ceased to serve. Even confined to a wheelchair, he continued to pray before the Blessed Sacrament, hear confessions, preach, and inspire others by living the virtues of truth, justice, chastity, charity, and humility. His love for God and the poor consumed him completely—he did not only help the poor, he chose to live as one of them.

On March 16, 1992, Venerable Aloysius Schwartz returned to God at Girlstown in Manila. He was laid to rest at Boystown in Cavite, Philippines.

Today, the Sisters of Mary and the Brothers of Christ continue his legacy, serving over twenty thousand of the poorest of the poor in Korea, the Philippines, Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, Tanzania and Kenya. His life remains a shining testimony that true greatness is found in humble service and love for the least of our brothers and sisters.