Pope Commemorates Taizé Founder's Death

August 17, 2006 | 1669 hits

Benedict XVI remembered Brother Roger Schutz, founder of the ecumenical Taizé Community, one year after his death. Brother Roger was stabbed to death Aug. 16, 2005, by an apparently …

Teresian Association

Founder Canonized in 2003

July 19, 2006 | 988 hits

Here is the description of the Teresian Association which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the Laity. * * * …

Teresian Association Told "It's the Hour of Laity"

July 19, 2006 | 794 hits

It is the hour of the laity" an archbishop told the plenary assembly of the Teresian Association Archbishop Julian Barrio of Compostela said that it is already proverbial to say: "The new …

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Founded by a Group of Students

July 17, 2006 | 1147 hits

Here is the description of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the Laity. …

Pope Hails Founder of Community of St. John

Dominican Father Philippe Marks 70 Years as a Priest

July 04, 2006 | 1176 hits

The founder of the Community of St. John was able to preside at a Mass of thanksgiving for 70 years of priesthood. During the celebration Friday for Dominican Father Marie-Dominique Philippe, …

Verbum Dei Founder Gets Papal Greeting

Father Jaime Bonet Turns 80

May 29, 2006 | 1524 hits

Benedict XVI sent a message of congratulations on the 80th birthday of Father Jaime Bonet, founder of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity. The Pope's message, issued by the Vatican on May 18, …

Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld

Centered on Jesus and 3 Aspects of His Life

May 16, 2006 | 1017 hits

Here is the description of the Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld, which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the …

Chemin Neuf Community

An Ecumenical Vocation

May 09, 2006 | 637 hits

Here is the description of the Chemin Neuf Community, which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the Laity. * * * …

The Bread of Life Community

Founded by a Married Couple

May 08, 2006 | 333 hits

Here is a description of the Bread of Life Community, which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the Laity. * * * …

Process Opens for Founder of Viatorians

February 23, 2006 | 137 hits

The Archdiocese of Lyon opened the process of beatification of the founder of the Clerics of St. Viator, Father Louis Joseph Marie Querbes, according to the Fides news agency. The process …

Company of Mary: 400 Years of Educating Women

First Feminine Apostolic Religious Order Dedicated to Teaching

January 16, 2006 | 343 hits

For four centuries, the Company of Mary, the first feminine apostolic religious order dedicated to teaching, has directed its energies to the education of women. Following the educational plan …

New Taizé Superior Meets With Benedict XVI

January 07, 2006 | 196 hits

Brother Alois, the new prior of the ecumenical Taizé Community, was received by Benedict XVI in private audience this week. Brother Alois, who succeeded Brother Roger Schutz after his death …

Benedict XVI Promotes Biblical Meditation

Ancient Practice Could Bring Renewal to Church

September 16, 2005 | 1440 hits

Benedict XVI believes that the recovery of the practice of "lectio divina," prayerful meditation of Scripture, will bring a "new spiritual springtime" for the Church. When meeting today with …

One Must Hear Gospel to Spread It, Says Pope

Commemorates 40th Anniversary of "Dei Verbum"

September 16, 2005 | 330 hits

Benedict XVI reminded experts that to proclaim the Word of God, it is first necessary to hear it. "The Church does not live of herself, but of the Gospel, and always finds her orientation in …