Religious superiors seek greater role for women at Synod of Bishops
Two groups representing nearly a million members of male and female religious orders plan to present Pope Francis with a proposal concerning women’s role at future synods.
The campaign to secure women a greater role in the Synod of Bishops is gaining momentum. Continue reading
Young Missionary Hearts! – We are a mission – October 2018
Fr. General Jacob Nampudakam to Young People, 2018 Synod of Bishops.
“Young people listening to me, answer the Lord with strong and generous hearts! He is counting on you. Never forget: Christ needs you to carry out his plan of salvation! Continue reading
Sisters offer their take on the Synod of Bishops
Seven women religious are participating in the Synod of Bishops on Young People, and offer their unique take on it, affirming that young people are truly being heard.International assembly of the Lay Camillian Family: Presentation Fr. Leo Pessini – Superior General of the Camillians
Rome-Villa Primavera, 15-19 October 2018
Subject of the paper
Called to holiness in my personal history: the apostolic exhortation ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’ of Pope Francis Continue reading
Female religious believe synod shows Vatican is making progress on women
Women attending this month’s Synod of Bishops have said that while they believe the process, and the Church as a whole, need to be more inclusive of their presence, they are optimistic about the future, believing progress has been made. Continue reading
XV General Chapter of the Scalabrinian Missionaries. Father Gazzola: “Gathered together to make God’s reasons prevail”
On October 9th 2018 the event that brings together the delegates of the Scalabrinian provinces and regions in the world began in Rocca di Papa. Continue reading
Pope’s October missionary prayer intention: The Mission of Religious
In his prayer intention for the month of October, Pope Francis says that more than ever, with the challenges of today’s world, we need the complete dedication of religious to be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice. Continue reading
Synod of Bishops: We don’t believe in a “google” God
The Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communications, Mr Paolo Ruffini, began today’s Synod press briefing with a report outlining numerous interventions made in the Synod’s general assembly hall. The bishops have begun working on the second part of the Instrumentum Laboris, analysing the context in which young people find themselves today. Continue reading
Rome. The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas. Who is my Neighbour?
“Who is my Neighbour?”
Rev. Aloysious Mowe, SJ, international director of advocacy and communications for Jesuit Refugee Service, will speak on neighbourly living according to Gospel values and will challenge us to ask yet again, “Who is my neighbour?”. Continue reading
Religious sisters meet the press in Rome
October 15th at 7.30 pm Radio Vaticana, Piazza Pia 3 – Roma. Sisters’ voice at #synod2018 Continue reading