The 70th edition of the Frankfurter Buchmesse, Europe’s most prestigious book fair, took place from 10-14 October 2018. This year too, our FSP publishers from many different parts of the world participated in the event. From their exhibition stand (Stand 5.0 E 43), they presented the latest news and publishing projects of the Congregation
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The new multi-purpose Hall of Regina Apostolorum Hospital, owned by the Daughters of St. Paul and located in Albano Laziale (Rome), was inaugurated on 10 October 2018. The work of renovation and adaptation has resulted in a splendid multimedia room to serve the hospital’s various functions, including the training of health personnel and the many… Read more »
The First Formation Course on the Charism of the Pauline Family, organized by the Pauline Spirituality Center in Korea, was held from 1-6 October 2018. Five Daughters of St. Paul, two members of the Society of St. Paul, three Pious Disciples, a Pastorelle Sister and an Annunciationist participated in the event, as well as eight… Read more »
On 7 October 2018, the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd celebrated their 80th anniversary of foundation. In communion with all their communities around the world and with the participation of the superiors and many members of the Pauline Family, a solemn Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Pope’s Vicar,… Read more »
Can a single “eye” contain 1.2 million books? Yes, if it is the one designed by Dutch architectural firm MVRDV to house the Tianjin Binhai public library in China. The atrium of the 5-storey-high edifice is graced by a huge 3D eyeball framed by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves staggered at different levels. The curving lines of the… Read more »
“‘We are members one of another’ (Eph. 4:25). From network community to human communities.” This is the theme Pope Francis has chosen for World Communications Day 2019. According to a Vatican Press release, “The theme underlines the importance of giving back to communication a broad perspective, based on the person, and emphasizes the value of… Read more »
Several Daughters of St. Paul of the Generalate community, Rome, celebrated the Sunday of the Word (30 September) with a visit to Regina Coeli prison, where they spent some meaningful time with the inmates. In his Apostolic Letter, Misericordia et Misera, Pope Francis explains that the annual celebration of this Day is meant to “renew
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In September, the month dedicated to the Bible, the FSPs and their collaborators in the city of Arequipa carried out for the second consecutive year the initiative, The Bible Recounted to Children–an event calling for collaboration, unity of strength and programming. The residents of Arequipa participated with great enthusiasm in the educational and recreational
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One of the most beautiful book stores in the world is hidden in an ex-theater in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The El Ateneo Book Store, located in what was formerly the Gran Splendid Theater, is a true paradise for readers. It was acquired in the 1990’s by Yenny-El Ateneo Publishers, which transformed the building into a… Read more »
The FSPs of the Congo have opened a new apostolic center in Matadi–a Pauline presence born of the commitment and sacrifices of our Kinshasa community. Matadi, a port city, is located in the extreme southeast of the country. It is built on stone, hence its name Matadi, which in the local dialect means “stone.”
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