FOCAL POINT: “Let there be unity of heart and mind between a religious and those in authority. This union implies a common responsibility for the present and future good of […]

FOCAL POINT: “A religious will make the greatest progress in personal growth where there is trust and respect among all the members. This trust and respect is strengthened by encouragement […]

FOCAL POINT: “The goal of the post-Novitiate formation is the personal development of the whole man: to help him grow in Christian maturity by becoming more aware of his sinfulness […]

FOCAL POINT: “Spiritual formation continues along the lines laid out in the Novitiate program: a deepening awareness of the life and works of the Founders, a growing union with the […]

FOCAL POINT: “Doctrinal formation continues through growth in the personal assimilation of the mysteries of faith and in the ability to communicate these mysteries in terms understandable to the culture […]

FOCAL POINT: “The ministry of a brother embraces all the areas of the apostolic work of the Congregation except those which require Holy Orders.” (Con. 167)   Deceased: Fr. Henry […]

FOCAL POINT: “Those responsible for formation should be mature religious adequately prepared for these offices and filled with the spirit of the Church and the Charism of our Congregation.” (Con. […]

FOCAL POINT: “Those responsible for formation will be careful to respect the human dignity and the special divine vocation of persons entrusted to their care. In guiding the growth and […]

FOCAL POINT: “In order to meet these demands , the religious have an obligation to foster their own spiritual and professional growth by spiritual direction, personal reading, private study and […]

FOCAL POINT: “Each member is charged with the serious obligation and responsibility of fostering and developing vocations for the Congregation.” (Con. 171)   Deceased: Fr. Piotr Athanasov, 1894, Adrianople, Bulgaria […]

FOCAL POINT: “The Congregation has the right to make itself known in order to foster vocations and seek candidates.” (Con. 171)   Deceased: Br. Michael Oleksiewicz, 1942, Chicago, USA   […]

FOCAL POINT: “The Community shall offer Mass once a month in each house for the following intentions: for the Holy Father; for blessings for our Congregation; for living and deceased […]