The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has published a Note with pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI in his apostolic letter Porta Fidei (11 October 2011). The Year of Faith will begin on 11 October 2012, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Ecumenical Vatican… Read more »
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MOZAMBIQUE Annual Meeting of the Southern Africa Delegation
The FSPs of South Africa and Mozambique gathered in Maputo from 27-29 December 2011 for the first annual meeting of their new delegation. In a serene and fraternal climate, the communities of the two countries presented a very interesting report on our Pauline life and apostolate in its particular geographical area. A significant moment was the… Read more »
PHILIPPINES Christmas in Pasay City
This Christmas, the FSPs in Pasay City distributed gifts to meet the basic needs of more than a thousand people in their area. In the course of the day, over 400 children also had the chance to listen to Christmas stories, read books and play various games within the large FSP compound. The Daughters of… Read more »
KOREA Social Network Service
The Daughters of St. Paul of Korea are making the most of the Internet’s social network to keep people up to date concerning the various products and services they offer the Church and the general public. Facebook : Through their presence on Facebook, our sisters are trying to establish a direct and ongoing rapport with… Read more »
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 »
KENYA Paulines Publications Africa at the Service of the African Church
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 »
RUSSIA “Baby Jesus Party” in the Moscow Book Center
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 »
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 »