Benedict XVI's Address to Benedictine Sisters

"Mary's Heart Is the Cloister Where the Word Continues to Speak in Silence"

March 13, 2009 | 1202 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave March 9 upon visiting the monastery of the Benedictine Oblate Sisters of St. Frances of Rome at Tor de' Specchi. * * * Dear Oblate …

Why the World Needs Salesians

Interview With Superior-General of Sisters of Don Bosco

February 12, 2009 | 1623 hits

The Salesian charism has a special task in today's world, marked by what Benedict XVI calls an "educational emergency," says the mother superior of the order's feminine branch. Mother Yvonne …

Vatican to Study US Women Religious

Official Visitation to Consider Quality of Life

January 30, 2009 | 1481 hits

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On the Apostolic Visitation to US Religious Institutes

"The Great Work of These Sisters Goes Forward During Challenging Times"

January 30, 2009 | 1708 hits

Here is the text of the statement made by Sister Eva-Maria Ackerman, spokeswoman for Mother Mary Clare Millea, superior general of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and apostolic …

Men and Women Join Against Trafficking

A Congress Underlines Importance of Working Together

June 08, 2008 | 1293 hits

Men can no longer think of the trafficking of persons as an issue only concerning women, according to a Salesian priest. Father Thomas Brennan, who represents the Salesians at the United …

Instruction on Authority and Obedience

"A Journey in Search of God"

June 01, 2008 | 2090 hits

Here is the full text of the instruction "The Service of Authority and Obedience" published Wednesday by the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. * …

Cardinal Rodé Calls for Renewal of Religious Life

Says Young Monks and Priests Give Wordless Testimony

March 19, 2008 | 839 hits

A return to the authenticity of religious life is being encouraged by Cardinal Franc Rodé, prefect of the Vatican congregation that oversees consecrated life in the Church. Cardinal Rodé, …

Somascan Fathers Elect Superior General

Italian Father Moscone to Lead Order

March 07, 2008 | 1866 hits

The Somascan Fathers and Brothers, meeting in Rome, elected a new superior and vicar general to lead the order. Some 34 Somascan religious met in Rome last week for the order's 136th General …

Pope Urges Orders to Rediscover Original Charism

Offers Key to Overcoming Vocation Crisis

February 19, 2008 | 1254 hits

The key for religious orders, congregations and institutes to overcome a crisis of vocations is for them to live their love for Christ without concessions and to rediscover the original …

Union of Superiors General Elects Salesian

November 27, 2006 | 720 hits

Father Pascual Chávez Villanueva, rector major of the Salesians, has been elected president of the Union of Superiors General for a three-year term. The election was held Friday at the …