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THAILAND
25th Anniversary of Foundation

The Daughters of St. Paul in Bangkok, Thailand are a special presence for the Pauline mission in this part of the world. The foundation is the fruit of the Missionary Project of the FSPs realized in 1994 on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Maestra Thecla. The Lord opened the way to… Read more »

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More Books than People

The holder of this record is the Norwegian town of Mundal, which welcomes the most avid tour-ists and readers from May to September. The “book vocation” unites all the inhabitants of this town, so much so that it has earned the title of Norwegian Booktown. There is no snack bar, shop,

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SOUTH AFRICA
25th Anniversary of Foundation

Twenty-five years have gone by since the Daughters of St. Paul arrived in South Africa, the land of Nelson Mandela. Our presence in this country is a fruit of the Missionary Project the Congregation launched in 1994 to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Maestra Thecla. Our sisters of South Africa celebrated their anniversary… Read more »

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ITALY
May: Book Month

The ninth edition of Maggio dei Libri, Italy’s national campaign to promote reading (an event awaited by thousands of book lovers), officially opened on 23 April, World Book and Copyright Day, and will continue until 31 May, concluding with a Pro-Memoria Festival in Mirandola/Modena from 31 May to 2 June.

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KENYA
Raising Voices

“Offer healthy and protected environments,” this was the recommendation of Cardinal John Njue, Archbishop of Nairobi, at the opening of the meeting of CaPEIA (Association of Catholic Educational Institutions), which took place at the Catholic University of East Africa. The theme of National CaPEIA Week was: Raising Voices; Safeguarding All Children: Our Responsibility. Paulines Publications… Read more »

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ITALY
Turin’s International Book Salon

From 9-13 May, Turin held its annual International Book Salon, with a packed program ranging from meetings aimed at publishing professionals to events dedicated to simple book enthusiasts. The event was a global showcase that turned the spotlight on the world of publishing and culture.

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South Africa
The Internet and Faith

The Daughters of St. Paul of Johannesburg recently held a cultural meeting aimed at proposing a critical reflection on the use of the Internet, taking as a starting point the words of Pope Francis in his Message for World Communications Day 2019: “Ever since the Internet first became available,” says the Pope, “the Church has… Read more »

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ITALY
Religious: Sowers of Hope

From 6-10 May 2019, about 850 women Superiors General from all over the world gathered in Rome for the XXI Plenary Assembly of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG). The theme of the meeting, Sowers of Prophetic Hope, focused attention on how women religious can be signs of hope in the midst of the …

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