Year: 2011

PHILIPPINES
“Fifty Well-Spent Years”

Sisters M. Michelina Brondial, M. Benigna Cadawas, Gerarda Cruz and Nives Montecillo celebrated their Golden Jubilee of religious profession on 3 Dec. 2011 in the Queen of Apostles Sanctuary in Pasay City. Most Rev. Sofronio Bancud, Bishop of the Diocese of Cabanatuan, presided over the Eucharistic Liturgy and addressed warm words of esteem to the… Read more »

KOREA
The Bible for Burundi

The Daughters of St. Paul of Korea have published The New American Bible Revised Edition 2011 for Burundi (Africa). The translation is that of the U.S. Bishops Conference, with graphics by the FSPs. So as to promote this publication and foster its diffusion within the nation, our sisters of Korea have organized events and encounters… Read more »

Pope’s Message for the World Day of Peace

Young people, do not yield to discouragement but continue to seek truth and justice

 In spite of problems, look to the future with hope, Pope Benedict XVI urges young people throughout the world in his message for the 45th World Day of Peace, which, in keeping with tradition, will be celebrated on 1 January. Focusing on the theme, Educating Young People in Justice and Peace, the Holy Father reaffirms… Read more »

PORTUGAL
Priest-Poet José Tolentino Mendonça Nominated Consultantof the Pontifical Council for Culture

The Pope has appointed Fr. José Tolentino Mendonça, one of the most authoritative and original voices in contemporary Portugal, as a consultant of the Pontifical Council for Culture. Fr. Mendonça received specialized training at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, Italy, and is currently a professor of the Faculty of Theology of the Catholic University… Read more »

ARGENTINA
Two Reasons To Give Thanks

On 26 November, the Daughters of St. Paul of Argentina, the other Institutes of the Pauline Family present in the country, plus many friends and acquaintances, gathered together to joyfully celebrate the 40th anniversary of Blessed James Alberione’s “birth to heaven” and to also praise and thank the Lord for the Pauline Family’s 80years in… Read more »