Acts 4:32
We are a missionary family, founded in 1703. We live the Gospel in response to the changing needs of contemporary culture, building community in parts of the world that are often neglected.
Committed to respectful evangelization, by our witness and service, we introduce people to the Holy Gospel and God’s love for them.
Nearly 3,000 Spiritans serve in over sixty countries on six continents – in Europe, Africa, North and South America, Asia and Oceania.
"I am convinced, my dear friend, that the ultimate consummation of our love that will take place in heaven is foreshadowed in this life in the Eucharist, this masterpiece of unity that Jesus gave to his saints on this earth. He made sure that we would always live in perfect union with him by giving us his Holy Spirit; but in the Blessed Sacrament, he bestows on us such a fullness of this Holy Spirit and such a great gift of love and union that we would surely die if we were completely aware of it".
Libermann to Leray, 24.07.1834. LS I, p. 51-52
1844 | Liberia
The American Hierarchy are concerned about the liberated slaves in Liberia and Sierra Leone. They send Monsignor Barron, Fr Kelly and a catechist, James Pindar, to investigate.
1846 | Senegal
The first Mass is celebrated on the pen-insular of Dakar. The Spiritans leave the honour of presiding to M. Arlabosse, Vice-Prefect of Saint-Louis and the homily is given by L'abbé Boilat, one of three first three Senegalese priests.
1950 | Trinidad
Numerous vocations to the Holy Ghost Con-gregation from past students of the College. Eventu-ally, 14 Trinidadians are to serve on the Nigerian mission, mainly with the Irish Spiritans.
1982 | Puerto Rico
After 50 years working in Puerto Rico, the District holds its first Chapter, with the participation of 26 members.
