Monthly Archives: November 2019
Redemptorist Missionary Vocation: Letter from the Superior General
On November 10, 2019, we celebrate once again the Day for the Promotion of the Redemptorist Missionary Vocation. Because this annual celebration occurs on the second Sunday of November, it is closely linked with the Foundation Day of our Congregation on November 9 – this year marking 287 years. Continue reading
Catholic women’s network in german-speaking countries: “That’s the only way forward!”
Catholic women of women’s associations, initiatives, women religious orders and church bodies from Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland came together over the weekend to network for the very first time. Continue reading
Message of his Holiness Pope Francis, Third World Day of The Poor, 33th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 17 November 2019
The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever
1. “The hope of the poor will not perish for ever” (Ps 9:19). These words of the Psalm remain timely. They express a profound truth that faith impresses above all on the hearts of the poor, restoring lost hope in the face of injustice, sufferings and the uncertainties of life. Continue reading
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS): Faith in Action Event, 16 November 2019, Rome
As we approach the 40th anniversary of JRS next year, we invite the religious congregations who are partners in the mission of JRS to join us for an event in Rome, where we would like to acknowledge and extend our gratitude for their service to refugees around the world. Continue reading
Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life: Launching the contests for the logo and official hymn of WYD 2022 in Lisbon
Online and Onsite Meeting with the board of CLAR the Latin America and Caribbean Conferederation of Religious Men and Women
Religious life in Latin America and the Caribbean Vision and Challenges
Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life: Launching the contests for the logo and official hymn of WYD 2022 in Lisbon
The Local Organizing Committee invites young people from all over the world to submit their designs for the logo of the next World Youth Day. Portuguese youth are also invited to participate in a competition for writing the official hymn of the gathering. Continue reading
Advent day of reflection: Rome, November 30
This day will be led by Michael Smith, SJ, who is currently the Director of the Mission and Identity Office for the Jesuit Refugee Services and works at their International Office here in Rome. Fr. Michael has an extensive background in science, theology, pastoral counseling, and spirituality. He was the founder and Academic Dean of the Jesuit College of Spirituality in Melbourne, Australia. He has served as retreat director, pastoral counsellor, and spiritual director. Continue reading
Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization. World day of the poor 2019: Concert for the poor
The concert in Paul VI Hall “with the poor and for the poor” was born out of the desire to offer a cultural and spiritual moment of inclusion’s evening for socially marginalized people and, at the same time, to represent an opportunity to collect offers to support the initiatives for the World Day of the Poor. Continue reading
Conference of Major Superiors of Men: Saturday, April 4, 2020, for the National Religious Brothers Symposium at Boston College (USA)
Bro. Guy J. Consolmagno, SJ, the director of the Vatican Observatory, will keynote the event, discussing “The Prophetic Call of the Brother in the Church.” Invited presenters from around the world will discuss how brothers are living witnesses of the prophetic Gospel call. Small-group sessions in the afternoon will allow for discussion. Cardinal Sean O’Malley, OFM Cap, will celebrate the closing Mass.