“Sport, properly directed, develops character, makes a person courageous, a generous loser, and a gracious victor; it refines the sense, gives intellectual penetration and steels the will to endurance. It is not merely a physical development, then. Sport is an occupation of the whole person, Continue reading →

The Vatican has ordered the suspension of activities of the congregation of Apostles of Jesus, placing the society under a Pontifical Commission of inquiry.

The drastic action was ordered by Joao Braz Cardinal de Aviz the Prefect in charge of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life Continue reading →

“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). These words of Saint Paul forcefully echo in my heart as I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse of power and the abuse of conscience perpetrated by a significant number of clerics and consecrated persons. Continue reading →

200 years ago, Saint John Vianney came in Ars for the first time. We will celebrate his arrival specially with the coming of hundreds of priests from the whole world, sharing the World Retreat for Priests, preached by Enzo Bianchi.

The famous founder of the Bose Community will help us to live the ministry entrusted to us, in the 21st century, Continue reading →

This initiative is part of the UISG Campaign Sowing Hope for the Planet

The Season of Creation is an annual celebration of prayer and action to protect creation. It is celebrated by Christians of all traditions, and the leaders of faith traditions have encouraged the faithful to participate. Continue reading →

TUESDAY, AUG 21th Opening of the International Conference and Inauguration of the Chinese Memorial Garden at
the Chinese College, Vlamingenstraat 1, Leuven:
We welcome everyone to join us from 14h30 at the Chinese College, Vlamingenstraat 1, 3000 Leuven Continue reading →

Programme at a Glance

World Meeting of Families 2018 will be a joyful and enriching occasion for adults, young people and children. During these five days, there will be time to meet and share, pray and reflect, grow in faith and love, celebrate, as well as gather strength to continue the journey of life. Continue reading →

Please Join Us October 16th-19th, Rome, Italy Jesuit Curia Conference Center.

No child should be forced to flee their home. No child on the move should be subjected to violence. Yet 28 million children are away from their homes today. Continue reading →

NRVC extends deep appreciation to the people who provide local leadership in vocation ministry: the member area coordinators. Thank you to those who have taken on this responsibility and have completed their duties, and welcome to the incoming leaders!  Continue reading →

In this issue of the Bulletin, we propose some reflections on the Practice of Government presented at the Seminar on Canon Law organized by the UISG in November 2017. Although many sisters participate at our seminars, they are always few compared to the number of Superiors General, Provincial Superiors, and Religious Communities Continue reading →