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Posted by Cssr Admin on Dec 24, 2021

Christmas 2021 – Letter of the Coordinator (20.12.2021)

“Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Luke 1, 78.79 . Dear confreres, Dear sisters, Dear partners in mission, There are situations and times when we are particularly attentive and receptive to the promise of Christmas. In the Gospel according to...

Posted by Cssr Admin on Dec 10, 2021

“Go & share” – RYVM Meeting 2022 in Toruń

Dear Confreres Superiors, Pastors, Youth Pastors and Leaders of Youth Communities, Only eight months remain until the next edition of the European Redemptorist Youth and Vocational Ministries Meeting. It will take place in Poland from 27th to 31st July 2022 at the Redemptorist parish St. Joseph in Toruń, Bielany. The motto of the event is: “Go & Share”. As we remember, the last event took...

Posted by Cssr Admin on Dec 9, 2021

The first meeting of Lay Missionaries of the Most Holy Redeemer

The First Meeting of Lay Missionaries of the Most Holy Redeemer of our Congregation was held on 27 November. It took place through the Zoom platform, with more than 160 participants, including the Superior General, Coordinators, Major Superiors, Religious and Lay people who accompany the Partnership in Mission in the Congregation, and many Lay Missionaries of the Most Holy Redeemer. After welcoming all...

Posted by Cssr Admin on Nov 24, 2021

Albania: a new confrere and a visit of the Europe Coordinator

New confrere in the Mission of Albania On 11 September, Fr. Zbigniew Kwiecien, coming from the Province of Warsaw, joined the interprovincial community in Albania. This assignment is not his first missionary experience, for he has spent years in Argentina, announcing the Good News in the great steppes of South America. He has also carried out his ministry in his home province, both in parishes, schools...

Posted by Cssr Admin on Oct 9, 2021

14th Assembly of the European Conference of Redemptorists

After about two years, the Provincial Superiors, gathered for the 14th Assembly of the European Conference of Redemptorists, met again in presence. This meeting was held at “Il Carmelo” in Ciampino (Rome) on 4-7 October 2021. It also served as a testing ground since the next General Chapter will occur in the same spot in 2023. Fr. Johannes Römelt, Coordinator of CRE, the Provincial Superiors, accompanied...

Posted by Cssr Admin on Oct 9, 2021

Assembly of the Ordinary Councils of Southern Europe

The Ordinary Councils of five Provinces, which make up the area known as Europa Sud, met for the first time in their presence in almost two years (Paris summer 2019) in Rome to continue the programme of moving towards the formation of a single Province. The Assembly took place at the Generalate in Via Merulana in Rome on 1 and 2 October. In addition to the Ordinary Councils, the Superior General, Fr...

Posted by Cssr Admin on Oct 9, 2021

Phase I of the 26th General Chapter convoked

(Rome) On September 21, Fr. Michael Brehl C.Ss.R., Superior General, signed the decree, convoking the Phase I of the 26th General Chapter. The meetings of this phase will take place in 2022 in all five Conferences of the Redemptorist Congregation worldwide, as scheduled: Africa-Madagascar – 10-25 January 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya. Europe – 21 March – 1 April 2022. The location is yet to be decided. Latin...

Posted by Cssr Admin on Oct 9, 2021

European preparatory meeting in Torun

The Redemptorist Youth Ministry coordinators, leaders and volunteers across Europe gathered recently (24-26 September) for the European preparatory meeting in Torun, Poland. The purpose of our meeting was to help plan and discuss the next Redemptorist Youth Congress that will take place at the end of July 2022. The meeting started with Mass and then a wonderful gathering of introductions and connections...