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 »
The Daughters of St. Paul of Nairobi have published the English translation of the New Roman Missal for the Church in Africa. Identical in appearance to the Latin text, the Missal for Africa is enriched with the saints of that continent. This exceptional publishing initiative was offered to Pope Benedict XVI during his recent apostolic… Read more »
The Pauline book center in Moscow launched a series of children’s story hours which culminated with a Baby Jesus Party on 10 December. The initiative offered children an opportunity to learn life values through stories, dialogue and craft activities. Those who participated in this special event were able to experience the birthday of Jesus in… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Paulinas-Comep, the music sector of the FSP Brazilian Province, is celebrating its 50th anniversary of foundation. To commemorate this event, our sisters recently launched Sthefany, an artistic production agency set up to establish ties between Catholic music and the public (communities, parishes, dioceses, etc.). The services provided by this new agency bear the stamp of… Read more »
On 11 Dec., following their first meeting with the laity on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Blessed James Alberione’s “birth to heaven,” the Daughters of St. Paul of our Bucharest community began their second year of forming their lay collaborators in the Pauline spirituality. The theme of this year’s course–Getting To Know the… Read more »
Cardinal John P. Foley died in Darby (PA), United States, on 11 Dec. 2011. He was 76 years old and had been battling leukemia for several years. Ordained a priest in 1962, he was called to Rome by Pope John Paul II in 1984 to serve as president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications… Read more »
