Aloisius Variara was an Italian Catholic priest and missionary who dedicated his life to serving marginalized communities in Colombia. Born in 1875 in Viarigi, he joined the Salesians of Don Bosco in 1891 and was ordained a priest in 1898. He is primarily recognized for his extensive work within leper colonies and his commitment to the children of those suffering from leprosy. During his time in South America, he also founded the religious congregation known as the Daughters of Sacred Hearts.