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Pilgrimage to the Seven Churches of Rome
A Journey of Faith, Conversion and Communion on the Bicentenary of Libermann’s Baptism In this year marking the bicentenary of Libermann’s baptism and conversion, we set out on our pilgrimage… 13 Mar 2026 en fr pt
Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea
Welcoming the invitations of the respective Heads of State and Ecclesiastical Authorities, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV will make an Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from… 25 Feb 2026 en fr pt
Message for the month of Ramadan and ʻĪd al-fiṭr
Dicastery for Interrreligious Dialogue 1447 E. / 2026 A.D. Dear Muslim brothers and sisters, It is with great joy that I address you on the occasion of the month of… 17 Feb 2026 en fr
Message of Bishop Teodoro Tavares
Message to the People of God of the Diocese of Santiago, Cape Verde, on the occasion of my appointment as diocesan Bishop of Santiago, Cape Verde. Original in Portuguese 16 Feb 2026 en pt
spiritans.net
Following the decision of the General Council, the domain of the general administration website is being changed from spiritanroma.org to spiritans.net. The aim is to give the website a more… 15 Feb 2026 en fr pt
Chinese New Year 2026
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important holidays… 14 Feb 2026 en
Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent 2026
Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion Dear friends, let us ask for the grace of a Lent that leads us to greater attentiveness to God and to… 5 Feb 2026 en fr pt
Novena for Libermann Day 2026
Preparatory Novena for the Feast of Father Libermann 2 February 2026 Bicentennial of Libermann’s baptism Seized by grace: From Crying Out to God to Surrendering to Christ24 January – 1… 15 Jan 2026 en fr pt
Christmas letter from the Superior General 2025
"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word" (Lk 1:38). 18 Dec 2025 en fr pt
Superior General Letter of Pentecost 2025
"O Lord, send your Spirit..." (Ps 104:30) 1 Jun 2025 en fr pt
Animation Plan - Second phase: Spiritan Spirituality for Mission
02 October 2024 – 02 October 2026 The General Council launches this 2nd October 2024, the Second phase of the Animation Plan focusing on Spiritan spirituality. There are three main… 2 Oct 2024 en fr pt
Animation Plan - First phase: Spiritan Mission
02 October 2022 – 02 October 2024 From today, 02 October 2022 until 02 October 2024, we will reflect on and engage the question of our Spiritan Mission. Bagamoyo II… 2 Oct 2022 en fr pt
Animation Plan: Presentation of the logo
The logo for the Congregation's animation plan for the next six years (2022-2028) was created by Fr. Damasceno dos Reis (Portugal). This logo reveals its meanings little by little, with… 2 Oct 2022 en fr pt
John Kilcrann: Spiritan Justice and Peace Newsletter, March 2001
We have, indeed, a very significant number of confreres making Justice and Peace commitments. Perhaps one of our failings in the past has been that we did not recognise this… 1 Mar 2001 en fr pt
Bruno Diatta, a Spiritan novice. Quoted from "Spiritains en Afrique de l'Ouest", February 2001
How is it possible to announce the Good News to people who are imprisoned in deplorable conditions, who are sick and half-starved? Most people would find this a bit irrational.… 1 Feb 2001 en fr pt
TransCanada
After 22 years as the District of Ontario and 24 years as the Province of TransCanada, the Spiritans of the circumscription are thankful for the past and look to the… 18 Dec 2000 en fr pt
Guadeloupe
A Creole diocesan priest, Fr. Manuel Moralès, is assassinated at the age of 83. In August, a group of young adults, men and women, takes part in the Jubilee World… 14 May 2000 en fr pt
Makurdi
The total number of Spiritans working in the District of Makurdi, which now comprises the four dioceses of Otukpo, Makurdi, Jalingo and Yola, stands at 17 priests and one brother. 22 Dec 1999 en fr pt
Rome
Père Jean-Jacques Boeglin moves into a flat at Palmarola which will be the residence for the Spiritan team running the parish of Santa Brigida. The other members of the team,… 31 Oct 1999 en fr pt
Ireland
The opening of SPIRARSI in north Dublin (Spiritan Initiative for Refugees and Asylum Seekers). 11 Sep 1999 en fr pt
Province of Central Africa
First Chapter of the new Province at Libreville in Gabon. Père Ferdinand Azegue is elected Provincial. 20 Jun 1999 en fr pt
Gabon
The 50th anniversary of the foundation of Collège Bessieux. The ceremony is presided over by Mgr. Basile Mvé Engone, Archbishop of Libreville, and the Prime Minister, Jean-François N'toutoume Emane. Both… 17 Jun 1999 en fr pt
Central African Province
The Province of Central Africa is erected on the Feast of Pentecost with its headquarters at Douala in Cameroon. 23 May 1999 en fr pt
Rome
The Congregation takes over a parish at Palmarola on the outskirts of Rome. The Spiritan team which moves in is made up of Jean-Jacques Boeglin (France), Peter Kilasara (Tanzania) and… 14 May 1999 en fr pt
Mexico
Ordination of the first two Spiritan priests from Mexico: Juventino Hemandez Flores and Victor Martinez Martinez. It takes place at Aquismon, the birth place of Victor. 6 Jan 1999 en fr pt
Kogi, Nigeria
Work starts on a Spiritan postulancy at Okura. 28 Dec 1998 en fr pt
Ireland
A Memorial chapel to all deceased Irish Spiritans is erected in Kimmage parish Church. 19 Dec 1998 en fr pt
C.S.Sp.
Beginning of the 18th General Chapter of the Congregation at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Ireland, with 72 capitulants. Père Pierre Schouver is re-elected as Superior General. Three of the six… 12 Jul 1998 en fr pt
Central African Foundation
The General Council decides, after discussions at Kribi in Cameroon, that the four founding districts of the FAC should work towards a fusion to be known as the "Province of… 27 May 1998 en fr pt
Taiwan
The second Spiritan appointed to Taiwan, James Sandy, joins Seán O'Leary and starts to study Chinese. 19 Apr 1998 en fr pt
Rome
Pierre Schouver, the Superior General, approaches Cardinal Camillo Ruini with a view to the Congregation taking over a parish in Rome. The reply is positive and encouraging. 17 Mar 1998 en fr pt
Australia
Six new posts are given to the Congregation at the end of the 2nd millennium. Altogether, there are now fourteen Spiritan places in Australia. 10 Mar 1998 en fr pt
Central African Foundation
An enlarged council meets at Libreville to discuss the transition of the circumscription to provincial status. 27 Dec 1997 en fr pt
Australia
As 1892 marked the departure of the Spiritans from Victoria, 1977 marks their return to pastoral activity in Melbourne. Confreres have visited Ballarat and have been warmly welcomed by the… 22 Dec 1997 en fr pt
Philippines/Taiwan
The first member of the new team, Sean O'Leary, arrives in Taiwan. On the same day, the Philippines group arrives in Manilla: Brain McLaughlin, Haroldo Alves, Martin Okafor-Ilozue and Daniel… 12 Dec 1997 en fr pt
Spain
Financial problems with the "Adroga" programme have resulted in a serious debt for the Province, so that it has not been able to carry out the commitments of the contract.… 11 Dec 1997 en fr pt
Spain
The European Provincials meet in Madrid. The Provincial of Spain, P. Julio Cesar Vidal, is president of the conference for this year and Père Jean-Pierre Gaillard becomes the first full-time… 10 Dec 1997 en fr pt
Philippines/Taiwan
The 8 members of these two new groups meet in Rome and go to Assisi for a few days reflection with Fr. Bernard Kelly, the 1st Assistant. 9 Dec 1997 en fr pt
Ethiopia
The two Spiritan groups celebrate their Silver Jubilee together in Addis Ababa. 15 Aug 1997 en fr pt
Kogi
Celebration at Okura of the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Spiritans in Nigeria. A souvenir booklet is produced entitled "50 Years of Canadian Spiritan presence in Nigeria: 1947-1997". 12 Jul 1997 en fr pt
Spain
The Province launches the publication of a "Spiritan Anthology" of our founders. P. Joaquim Ramos Seixas is put in charge of the project. The aim is to give Spanish-speakers access… 12 Jul 1997 en fr pt
Switzerland
On Pentecost Sunday, the Centre Ruah for missionary animation if opened at Le Bouveret. 18 May 1997 en fr pt
Ethiopia
Dida, the first Ethiopian Borana candidate, flies to Arusha to begin his training. 11 May 1997 en fr pt
Tanzania
Fr Augustine Shao is ordained Bishop for the Diocese of Zanzibar in Zanzibar. He is the first member of the East African Province to be ordained a Bishop; Bishops Joseph… 27 Apr 1997 en fr pt
Guadeloupe
A demonstration at Basse-Terre by at least 12,000 Christians in support of the Association for homeless children in danger of abuse. In August of the same year, 231 boys and… 16 Mar 1997 en fr pt
Central African Foundation
Opening of the Chapter at Kribi, Cameroon, which is to prepare the way for the establishment of the Province of Central Africa. The Superiors of the four Districts and representatives… 20 Feb 1997 en fr pt
Haiti
In September, the opening of the first Spiritan novitiate on Haitian soil. 28 Jan 1997 en fr pt
Malawi
A house for postulants is opened in Malawi with two candidates. Malawi has become part of SCAF. The first cycle will be in Balaka. 26 Dec 1996 en fr pt
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