The EU Council has designated 2011 as the “European Year of Voluntary Activities”-a time in which the 27-member countries are celebrating the activities of all their citizens who freely dedicate part of their time to helping individuals and society as a whole. It is estimated that about 20% of the continent’s population devote some of… Read more »
On 19 July, Queen of Apostles Hospital, Albano, inaugurated its newly renovated surgical wing. The blessing opened with the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon cordoning off the zone by Sr. Antonieta Bruscato, FSP Superior General. After this, the hospital chaplain proceeded to bless the wing and all those present for the occasion: hospital personnel, patients,… Read more »
From Valencia to Valladolid, from Granada to Madrid, the significant presence of the Daughters of St. Paul at numerous book fairs this year offered our sisters and the visitors to their booths moments of fraternity, enlightenment and education. The diffusion of our publications is always an important time for us to meet people searching for… Read more »
In 2008, an event entitled The Bible Day and Night was organized in Rome to celebrate the Synod on the Word of God.The project consisted of a non-stop reading of the New Testament over a 24-hour period. Its purpose was to unite parishes and help the faithful become better acquainted with Sacred Scripture. All the… Read more »
The 53 bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently met for two days of formation on the new media. The encounter, organized by the local Episcopal Conference, was a first for the Church of the Congo. During the concluding Eucharistic Celebration, SIGNIS awarded several people certificates acknowledging their valuable contributions to the world… Read more »
Thirty-two Pastorelle Sisters from all five continents participated in their Congregations 8th General Chapter, which was held in Rome, Italy from 29 June to 16 July 2011. During the Chapter, Sr. Marta Finotelli was re-elected as Superior General.We extend our warmest best wishes and the promise of our prayers to Sr. Marta and her new… Read more »
We just received the following message from our sisters in Puerto Rico: “Blessings and peace in Jesus Master! Please click on our link to see pictures of the inauguration of our new book center, located at 174 Roosevelt Ave., Hato Rey, San Juan. Sincere thanks for all the prayers, help and support we have received… Read more »
From 25-26 June, our Madrid community hosted the first meeting of the Delegations of Spain and Portugal. The dream to initiate a journey of closer dialogue and collaboration between the two circumscriptions was triggered by the process of redesigning our FSP presences throughout the world. With enthusiasm and good will, our sisters reflected on various… Read more »
We thank the Lord for the sisters who made their first professions and perpetual professions among the Daughters of St. Paul this June: Perpetual Professions30 June 2011 Seoul – Korea Sr. Choi Mia MichaelaSr. Kim Sun Kyoung Mari RosaSr. Ko Seung Hyun CristinaSr. Park Ju Young BibianaSr. Yun Myoung Hee Noela First Professions25 June 2011 Maputo -… Read more »
The Pauline digital network has a new member, born on the Feast of St. Paul, the Apostle of the Gentiles.The FSPs of Bucharest joyfully inform us of the opening of their new website: www.pauline.ro the realization of their long-held dream to reach the people of Romania and the whole world so as to proclaim the… Read more »
