Spurred on by this vital aspect of our charism, the FSPs of Bolivia recently held a Bible course for the catechists of St. Anthony Parish on the outskirts of La Paz. A very large number of catechists, both young and old, participated in the event, all eager to get to know the Word of God… Read more »
“Let the children come to me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Mt. 19:14). This was the guiding motive behind the distribution of bags of art supplies to 35 mentally challenged students during the FSP annual Summer Art and Therapy Workshop held at their convent in Iloilo City, Philippines. The event… Read more »
The FSPs of Portugal have enthusiastically participated in many of the festivities organized to celebrate the Centenary of the apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Fatima and the canonization of Francesco and Jacinta Marto, two of the children to whom she appeared. In keeping with the Pauline apostolate, our hard-working sisters and their collaborators have… Read more »
A “march” in the footsteps of St. Paul: this was a summer “adventure” posed by the Pauline Family to young people–both groups and individuals–who wanted to deepen their faith through closer contact with the Apostle Paul. The March, which took place in Rome from 24-30 July 2017, sought to relive some of the… Read more »
The Daughters of St. Paul of Taipei, with the collaboration of their Pauline Cooperators, who are celebrating their Association’s Centenary of birth, recently held a meeting to present the figure of Dr. Wu Ching Hsiung and his conversion to Catholicism. His autobiography, Beyond East and West, is considered to be a masterpiece of Chinese literature… Read more »
The Province’s annual meeting for its book center managers and supervisors recently took place in Città Regina, Sao Paulo. The event, which was marked by reflection and analysis of the current state of our book centers, culminated in the drafting of a plan of action for 2017-2019. Everything unfolded in an amicable atmosphere in which… Read more »
Pauline communicators are called to be heralds of hope in the midst of a culture of death. This thought was highlighted in the welcome address of Sister Noemi Vinoya, FSP Provincial Superior, during the 9th Media Assembly held at the Paulines Communication Center, Pasay City. Attended by Daughters of St. Paul working in various areas… Read more »
On 11 July 2017, the 9th General Chapter of the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd elected Sr. Aminta Sarmiento Puentes as Superior General of the Institute for the 2017-2023 sessenium. Sr. Aminta, a Colombian, was the Bursar General of the Institute since 2000. We assure her of our prayers and ask the Lord that… Read more »
The 9th General Chapter of the Pastorelle Sisters is underway in Rome from 29 June–16 July 2017. The theme to prepare for this important congregational event was: “Woman, behold your son!” The Prophetic Gift of Pastoral Maternity. In explaining the reasons behind this choice of subject, the Sisters say: “In our journey up to now… Read more »
On 15 June 2017, the FSP community of Alba, Italy combined its solemn celebration of the anniversary of the foundation of our Congregation with a festive celebration of the 100th birthday and 84th anniversary of religious profession of one of its members: Sr. Anna Maria Dal Pra’. When a person “cuts the ribbon” of a… Read more »
