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Puerto Rico
Chapter of Puerto Rico & Dominican Republic
Ten of the thirteen confreres assigned to the Spiritan mission in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic (PRD) gathered in Santi Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, for the chapter…
July 6, 2026
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UCNAC Newsletter 2018
U.C.N.A.C. Meeting 2018–MEXICO PUERTO RICO RECOVERY FROM HURRICANE MARIA
March 1, 2018
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Puerto Rico
Profession of the first Spiritans to emerge from the Spanish-speaking noviciate of Puerto Rico.
July 30, 1995
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Puerto Rico
The international noviciate for Spanish-speaking students is established in Dorado with 7 novices from Haiti, Mexico, Paraguay and Puerto Rico. Fr Victor Cabezas from Spain is the Master and Fr…
July 14, 1994
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Puerto Rico
Luis Aponte, Archbishop of San Juan, presides at the mass when the first Group of the Foundation is being sent out to the mission in Brazil.
June 27, 1987
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Puerto Rico
The first member of the foundation is ordained priest, Fr. José Alamo.
December 14, 1985
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Puerto Rico
After 50 years working in Puerto Rico, the District holds its first Chapter, with the participation of 26 members.
February 15, 1982
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Puerto Rico
During the District and Foundation Chapter, the first member of the foundation is elected as superior - Fr Osvaldo Pérez González.
November 10, 1980
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Puerto Rico
A new seminary is opened in Bayamón, and the students begin their formation with the Dominican Fathers. The first two Puerto Rican novices start their noviciate in Dorado, with Fr…
August 5, 1978
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America
First meeting of the Major Superiors of North America and the Caribbean in Puerto Rico.
February 20, 1977
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Puerto Rico
The formation program starts in the Regina Cleri Seminary of Ponce Diocese with 5 students and Fr J. Sakovich as director. One year later, the District decides to rent a…
August 4, 1976
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Puerto Rico
The mission of Puerto Rico becomes a District. The central house is at Dorado and the first superior if Fr. R. Eberhard.
June 21, 1956
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Puerto Rico
The first Spiritans from the U.S. East Province arrive at San Juan, Puerto Rico, to start a missionary project in Arecibo, P.R. They are Frs. Plunkett (Superior) Regis Guthrie, G.…
January 12, 1931
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