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Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood

Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood

April 27, 2022 by Bob Mission in

The text “History, Charism, Spirituality of the Pontifical Mission Society of the Holy Childhood”, by Juan Carlos Carvajal Blanco, priest of the diocese of Madrid and professor of the Faculty of Theology of the Ecclesiastical University of St. Damascus and Mr. Rafael Santos Barba, philologist and editor, director since 2013 of the magazine of missionary pastoral care, Illuminare, of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Spain, is available in five languages ​​on the PPOOMM website.

180 years after its foundation and a century after the conferral of the title of Pontifical, the text allows for an in-depth study on the origins of the Society of the Holy Childhood or Missionary Childhood and Adolescence, on its charisma, gift of the Holy Spirit to Msgr. Charles de Forbin-Janson, and his spirituality in order to better understand the educational content of this Society, its role in the evangelizing mission of the Church, and its relevance.

Sr. Roberta Tremarelli AMSS, Secretary-General of the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood explains in the presentation: “This text by Professor Juan Carlos Carvajal and Rafael Santos Barba, rich in historical analysis and pastoral theological reflection, presents the breadth and depth of the Society, as an evangelizing Work, also highlighting its prophetic aspect with reference to the Holy Childhood of Jesus, the Son of God, who became a child. Jesus, the one sent by the Father, is the center of the Work. His smallness is an example to imitate”.

The volume, published by the International Secretariat of the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood, concludes with an extensive quotation from St. John Paul II visiting the Carmel of Lisieux which well represents the spirit of the text, as the authors explain: “The paragraph at the end of our exposition has an undoubted theological density, but it has the virtue of synthesizing the essential nucleus about everything we exposed. In fact, in the light of the life and work of St. Therese of Lisieux, it relates childhood, spiritual childhood, and participation in the mission, to the Mission of the Most Holy Trinity in favor of humanity”.

Click here if you wish to download the English version of this book.

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CEP 4th Centenary Anniversary

CEP 4th Centenary Anniversary

April 27, 2022 by Bob Mission in

Pontifical Mission Societies

2022 PMS ANNIVERSARIES AT A GLANCE

400 Years of Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP)

The Congregation of the Evangelization of Peoples celebrates the fourth centenary of its foundation. Since 1622, the Church’s missionary work had been organized and coordinated at the world level by the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith in collaboration with many religious orders and congregations and with the local Churches. At the Vatican Council, the role of the Congregation was affirmed, and it was renamed the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

200 Years of the Society for the Propagation of Faith

On May 3, 2022, the Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of Faith (POPF) will celebrate two major milestones. It will mark the 200th anniversary of its foundation as the Association of the Propagation of Faith and the 100th anniversary of its Pontifical status, conferred by Pope Pius XI in his Motu Proprio Romanorum Pontificum, thus confirming the missionary spirit of the Society and its important service to the universal Church. By the same Motu Proprio, the Holy Father also conferred Pontifical to the Society of the Holy Childhood and the Society of St. Peter the Apostle.

Our foundress, Pauline Jaricot will be beatified on May 22, 2022, in Lyon, France

100 Years of Pontifical Statues Propagation of Faith (POF), Holy Childhood Association (HCA), and St. Peter the Apostle (SPA)

The Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of Faith, the Pontifical Mission Society of Holy Childhood, and the Pontifical Mission Society of St. Peter the Apostle were made Pontifical in 1922. These Societies were made Pontifical by Pope Pius XI at the centenary celebration of the Society for the Propagation of Faith.

150th Birthday of Father Paolo Manna, founder of PMU

Rev. Fr. Paolo Manna (16 January 1872 – 15 September 1952) was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Pontifical Institute of Foreign Missions as well as the founder of the Pontifical Missionary Union of Priests and Religious. He was passionate about promoting the missions, evangelic, and Apostolic life.

He was Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001.

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Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood

Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood

March 15, 2022 by Bob Mission in

The text “History, Charism, Spirituality of the Pontifical Mission Society of the Holy Childhood”, by Juan Carlos Carvajal Blanco, priest of the diocese of Madrid and professor of the Faculty of Theology of the Ecclesiastical University of St. Damascus and Mr. Rafael Santos Barba, philologist and editor, director since 2013 of the magazine of missionary pastoral care, Illuminare, of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Spain, is available in five languages ​​on the PPOOMM website.

180 years after its foundation and a century after the conferral of the title of Pontifical, the text allows for an in-depth study on the origins of the Society of the Holy Childhood or Missionary Childhood and Adolescence, on its charisma, gift of the Holy Spirit to Msgr. Charles de Forbin-Janson, and his spirituality in order to better understand the educational content of this Society, its role in the evangelizing mission of the Church, and its relevance.

Sr. Roberta Tremarelli AMSS, Secretary-General of the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood explains in the presentation: “This text by Professor Juan Carlos Carvajal and Rafael Santos Barba, rich in historical analysis and pastoral theological reflection, presents the breadth and depth of the Society, as an evangelizing Work, also highlighting its prophetic aspect with reference to the Holy Childhood of Jesus, the Son of God, who became a child. Jesus, the one sent by the Father, is the center of the Work. His smallness is an example to imitate”.

The volume, published by the International Secretariat of the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood, concludes with an extensive quotation from St. John Paul II visiting the Carmel of Lisieux which well represents the spirit of the text, as the authors explain: “The paragraph at the end of our exposition has an undoubted theological density, but it has the virtue of synthesizing the essential nucleus about everything we exposed. In fact, in the light of the life and work of St. Therese of Lisieux, it relates childhood, spiritual childhood, and participation in the mission, to the Mission of the Most Holy Trinity in favor of humanity”.

Click here if you wish to download the English version of this book.

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2022 SPA Appeal

2022 SPA Appeal

March 1, 2022 by Bob Mission in

Dear Friends,

 

I have been praying that 2022 will be the year that people from all around the world have their lives return to normal. This recent pandemic has gripped the entire globe and has held people, churches, communities, and employers as hostages. The good news is that we have learned to come together to help save lives and to make extraordinary sacrifices to keep family members, friends, and neighbours safe and healthy.

 

Despite nearly three years of listening to world news focusing on the pandemic, there are other good news stories. I recently read that, in 2019, the world’s population was approximately 7.580 billion and in 2002, it was approximately 6.220 billion. During this period of 17 years, the number of identified Catholics increased from 1.070 billion to approximately 1.344 billion.

 

I am very pleased to learn that Catholics are dramatically increasing worldwide. This demonstrates that the relentless work of missionary Priests, Religious Sisters, and Brothers, of spreading the gospel of Christ, is reaching millions of people throughout the world.

 

We must continue to provide our steadfast support for missionaries working in challenging regions and making sacrifices. This shows that one’s Faith and determination can make a difference.

 

“It was also Peter who, after Pentecost, risked his life to do the Lord’s work, speaking boldly of his faith in Jesus”.

 

Like St. Peter the Apostle, these faithful and dedicated missionary Priests, Religious Sisters, and Brothers, have been serving the Lord and providing tremendous leadership and commitment that has resulted in this amazing growth in the number of Catholics worldwide. The Holy Father’s mission of evangelization and spreading the gospel of Jesus is being truly accomplished.

 

Supporting seminaries demonstrates your Faith!

 

Investing in seminaries must continue in different parts of the world. As the number of people congregate and come together to learn about Christ, the need to build new churches and train more priests and religious follow. As Christians, we must continue to grow and evangelize all around the world…this is very positive news!

 

St. Augustine’s Millennium Seminary is in Tamale, Ghana. The number of priests graduating from this seminary grows every year, but unfortunately, there is no regular running water. As a result, seminarians make countless trips to fetch water from streams, and this daily routine has been going on for years. The seminary is, therefore, seeking financial help to drill water boreholes.

 

Fortunately, heavy-duty equipment to drill boreholes in northern Ghana has become more accessible.

 

Missionaries do not have much and live simple lives, let’s help them have access to fresh water.

 

Drilling a borehole will provide fresh water to the seminary and also benefit the local villagers. It is an important project that needs your support. Fresh water is the lifeblood in any community. Please donate generously through St. Peter the Apostle Society to provide clean water to St. Augustine’s Millennium Seminary. Thank you, may the good Lord bless and keep you.

 

Yours in the service of Christ,
Rev. Fr. Alex Osei, C.S.Sp.
National Director

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CEP 4th Centenary Anniversary

CEP 4th Centenary Anniversary

February 2, 2022 by Bob Mission in

Pontifical Mission Societies

2022 PMS ANNIVERSARIES AT A GLANCE

400 Years of Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP)

The Congregation of the Evangelization of Peoples celebrates the fourth centenary of its foundation. Since 1622, the Church’s missionary work had been organized and coordinated at the world level by the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith in collaboration with many religious orders and congregations and with the local Churches. At the Vatican Council, the role of the Congregation was affirmed, and it was renamed the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

200 Years of the Society for the Propagation of Faith

On May 3, 2022, the Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of Faith (POPF) will celebrate two major milestones. It will mark the 200th anniversary of its foundation as the Association of the Propagation of Faith and the 100th anniversary of its Pontifical status, conferred by Pope Pius XI in his Motu Proprio Romanorum Pontificum, thus confirming the missionary spirit of the Society and its important service to the universal Church. By the same Motu Proprio, the Holy Father also conferred Pontifical to the Society of the Holy Childhood and the Society of St. Peter the Apostle.

Our foundress, Pauline Jaricot will be beatified on May 22, 2022, in Lyon, France

100 Years of Pontifical Statues Propagation of Faith (POF), Holy Childhood Association (HCA), and St. Peter the Apostle (SPA)

The Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of Faith, the Pontifical Mission Society of Holy Childhood, and the Pontifical Mission Society of St. Peter the Apostle were made Pontifical in 1922. These Societies were made Pontifical by Pope Pius XI at the centenary celebration of the Society for the Propagation of Faith.

150th Birthday of Father Paolo Manna, founder of PMU

Rev. Fr. Paolo Manna (16 January 1872 – 15 September 1952) was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Pontifical Institute of Foreign Missions as well as the founder of the Pontifical Missionary Union of Priests and Religious. He was passionate about promoting the missions, evangelic, and Apostolic life.

He was Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001.

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Jeanne Bigard

Jeanne Bigard

November 17, 2021 by Bob Mission in

Jeanne Bigard and her mother, Stephanie, had suffered from personal tragedies – the father had committed suicide and her brother was accidentally burnt to death. Both became virtual recluses, living almost as hermits. They turned to good works and became interested in making altar linen and vestments for missionaries in Japan.

Made aware of their interest, Fr. Villion, who was stationed in Japan, approached them in 1888. From Kyoto in Japan, he asked them for assistance in building a church. Although very wealthy, they were also very careful with money. Ultimately, they sold some land and a factory and gave 50,000 francs which enabled Fr. Villion to build his church.

In 1889, a French Bishop of Nagasaki, Jules-Alphonse Cousin, suggested to the Bigards that they might consider supporting boys in Japan to train for the Priesthood. Thus, was born the idea of a general society to promote indigenous clergy throughout the world. The Bigards donated to the new society the whole of their considerable fortune. Approved by the Pope in 1890, it too became a Pontifical Mission Society in 1922.

The Society of St. Peter the Apostle trains young men and women in their own country and culture to serve their people as religious Sisters, Brothers, or Priests. Also assisted are in their formation and training are those catechists who have been chosen to be the teachers and mentors of the catechists in their country.

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