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Voices of Consecrated at Synod
The 100th Assembly of the Union of Superiors General (USG) in joint form with the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) was attended by 237 members.
My 30 Years in Africa
Fr. Antonio Panteghini former superior general tells about his last 30 years in Cameroon: "I am happy with these 30 years spent in Africa. The Lord has helped me to be useful to the Church through the formation of many priests, and useful to the people through many projects of development."
What about the 2021-2023 synod?
Three confreres reflect on the recently concluded synod.
The clerical faces of the synod
The Holy Father's address on Oct. 4, 2023, at the opening of the 16th Ordinary Synod reveals feelings of hope, but also of concern.
“Praying with Vatican II”
Fr. Joseph Famerée scj has been elected Catholic co-chairman of the Dombes group.
Here we present his latest publication and the Dombes group.
From conversion to conversion
Religious life is constantly evolving. It is perfected from crisis to crisis and from conversion to conversion.
Life and apostolate of Dehon’s first dehonians (12)
Fr. Blancal (1826-1905) was a very controversial figure. A brilliant and ambitious personality, he was in constant conflict with Fr. Dehon. Fr. Dehon accepted him as he was. Blancal died in the arms of Fr. Dehon.
Africa: diverging readings
A new collaboration began between SettimanaNews and the African magazine J’écris, je crie – in whose editorial staff there are also Dehonian confreres, who inspired its birth. A cultural and information synergy suggested with conviction by the superior general of the Congregation Fr. Carlos Suarez.
“A once in a lifetime opportunity”
In August Fr. Henry Nguyen, SCJ, province vocation director, accompanied Dehonian youth from the US Province to World Youth Day in Portugal.
Life and apostolate of Dehon’s first dehonians (11)
Fr. Barnabas (Claudius) Charcosset (1848-1912) was a very spiritual priest but at the same time very engaged in social and pastoral life. He became general counselor and assistant general.
Interview with the Superior General
"The Heart of Jesus, as our Founder told us so well, continues to be our great treasure."
Life and apostolate of Dehon’s first dehonians (10)
Fr. Sacerdos (Alexander) de Pascal was Fr. Dehon's friend, but he left the congregation after "Consummatus est" (April 22, 1884).
Fr. Claudius (Albert) Lobbé was pastor and general councilor. He was one of the most tenacious opponents of Fr. Dehon during the 1893 and 1896 general chapters.
