FOCAL POINT: “We will assess regularly our apostolic commitments to determine whether our ministry is guided by the priorities that Jesus established for His ministry.” (Con. 25) Deceased: Fr. Franciszek Palys, 1929, Lwow, Poland Fr. Tadeusz Olejniczak, 1933, Rome, Italy Deacon Philip Tremblay, 2020, Kitchener, Canada That love for God, for one another, […]
FOCAL POINT: “Since our Congregation is called to work for the resurrection of society, the issues of social justice are very important to us.” (Con. 26) Ordination: Fr. Martin Bratek, 1972, USA Fr. Thomas Kubik, 1972, USA Fr. Norbert Raszeja, 1972, USA Fr. Marian Banski, 1979, Poland Fr. Roman Kotewicz, 1979, Poland Fr. Stanislaw […]
FOCAL POINT: “We will strive to raise our own social consciousness and to speak out against all forms of social injustice, and to be a model and challenge for others through our practice of social justice.” (Con. 26) Deceased: Fr. Jakub Jagalla, 1934, Rome, Italy Fr. Humphrey Ruszel, 2011, Apple Valley, USA Birthdays: […]
FOCAL POINT: “One manifestation of our poverty in spirit will be our zeal for work.” (Con. 27) Deceased: Br. Joseph Porada, 1955, Chicago, USA Fr. Stanislaus Duda, 1960, Chicago, USA Fr. Clarence Weiss, 1967, Waterloo, Canada Birthday: Fr. Antoni da Costa Filho, 1978, Brazil For a deeper appreciation of our community charism and […]
FOCAL POINT: “We exclude undertaking any work merely for the sake of gain, keeping in mind Christ’s words: ‘Seek first the Father’s kingdom over you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides. (Matthew 6:33).’” (Con. 27) Deceased: Fr. Konstanty Kertev, 1906, Adrianople, Bulgaria Fr. Hubert Aeymans, 1928, Mentorella, […]
FOCAL POINT: “We do not judge the worth of our brothers or our own worth in terms of financial remuneration we receive for our work.” (Con. 27) Deceased: Fr. Konstanty Czorba, 1927, Rome, Italy Fr. Wilbert Mayer, 1964, Kitchener, Canada Fr. Jerzy Mrowczynski, 2008, Radziwillow, Poland Fr. Walter Schnarr, 2015, Kitchener, Canada Ordination: […]
FOCAL POINT: “We recognize that the waste of time, the lack of concern for community property or the incurring of unnecessary expenses is contrary to the spirit of poverty.” (Con. 27) Deceased: Fr. Raymond Golubski, 1973, Chicago, USA For the superior general, the ‘Father of the whole Congregation.’ That the general curia may […]
FOCAL POINT: “Money received by religious as pension, insurance benefits, social security or other benefits belongs to the Congregation.” (Con. 37) Deceased: Fr. Franciszek Siara, 1945, Radziwillow, Poland Birthdays: Fr. Paul Smith, 1976, USA For growth in our trust, acceptance and affirmation of one another within community. For the Church, our Holy […]
FOCAL POINT: “The religious will not use poverty as an excuse to neglect his obligation to pay a just wage and to observe just practices with those whom he employs.” (Con. 38) Deceased: Fr. Aleksander Jelowicki, 1877, Rome, Italy Br. Klemens Klosowski, 2021, Slupsk, Poland Birthdays: Fr. Maciej Braun, 1977, Poland That […]
FOCAL POINT: “The practice of social justice includes the observance of civil law when it is just.” (Con. 39) Deceased: Br. Ludwik Skorski, 1928, Rome, Italy Fr. Julian Kalbarczyk, 1983, Warsaw, Poland Birthdays: Fr. Stefan Koperek, 1938, Poland That in areas of formation we may place greater stress on loving one another […]
FOCAL POINT: “The religious considers that the use of privileges of class and status in order to be exempted from the observance of laws is an abuse.” (Con. 39) Deceased: Fr. Rafael Peev, 1983, Burgas, Bulgaria Fr. Charles Schoenbaechler, 2013, Louisville, USA Ordination: Fr. Stephen Glab, 1982, USA Fr. Robert Rapinczuk, 2004, Poland […]
FOCAL POINT: “This dedication entails an act of faith whereby we respond to God’s call to give ourselves completely – with all our talents, abilities and powers – to Him, to the Church, and the Congregation.” (Con. 13) Deceased: Fr. John Grabowski, 1973, Woodstock, USA That we may be more aware of each […]
