Solidarity with Venezuela
Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the Superior General of the Redemptorists, Fr Rogério Gomes C.Ss.R., is calling on the entire Congregation and all those associated with its mission to support those affected. Several communities, churches and apostolic institutions have suffered significant damage. The donations collected will support reconstruction efforts and assist people who have […]
The Superior General of the Redemptorists has published a clarification concerning the so-called “Transalpine Redemptorists.”
The Superior General of the Redemptorists, Fr Rogério Gomes C.Ss.R., published a clarification concerning the so-called “Transalpine Redemptorists” on 7 July 2026. It was issued in response to reports and social media posts that incorrectly associated the community with the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Download
In silent remembrance of Fr. Franz-Toni Schallberger C.Ss.R.
On 18 June, Father Franz-Toni Schallberger died in Baden, Switzerland. Fr Schallberger, born on 25 September 1945, professed his vows on 4 December 1966 and was ordained a priest on 24 September 1971. Most recently, he lived in Baden. The burial took place on 24 June.
Experiencing Sumba: CoJoBo Students Visit the Redemptorists’ Partner Schools
Ten ninth-grade students from the grammar school and secondary school sections of Collegium Josephinum Bonn travelled to the Indonesian island of Sumba with Mr Völzgen and Mr Werner from 28 May to 6 June 2026. The journey from Bonn to Sumba covered around 16,000 kilometres. On the island, the group was able to see and […]
In Loving Memory of Fr. Gregor Pietras C.Ss.R.
On 2 March 2026, Fr. Gregor Pietras C.Ss.R. died in Kirchhellen. Fr. Gregor Pietras C.Ss.R. was born on 9 June 1940. He made his first profession on 25 March 1962. On 29 July 1967, he was ordained priest. The funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, 11 March, at 12 noon at Jugend-Kloster Kirchhellen, Hauptstraße 90, […]
In Loving Memory of Fr. Hermann Döring
Fr. Hermann Döring was born on 18 June 1935 and died on 12 March 2026. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 21 March, at 12 noon at Jugend-Kloster Kirchhellen, Hauptstraße 90, 46244 Bottrop-Kirchhellen. The burial in the monastery cemetery will follow. Afterwards, everyone is warmly invited to lunch, coffee and cake. Jugend-Kloster Kirchhellen, […]
In Loving Memory of Fr. Lucien Simoens
“With him is abundant redemption”Psalm 130:7 After a fruitful life, Father Lucien Simoens has returned to the Father’s house. Father Lucien Simoens, Redemptorist, was born in Izegem on 2 September 1928. He was the son of the late Remi and Gerarda Simoens-Mestdagh. He made his profession in Sint-Truiden on 15 September 1947. He was ordained […]
In Loving Memory of Fr. Georg Töppel
Fr. Georg Töppel, Redemptorist, was born on 13 February 1943 and died on 15 December 2025. “No one has ever seen God. But if we love one another, God lives in us. Then his love has reached its goal in us.” 1 John 4:12 Father Georg loved people and devoted many years of his life, […]
160 years of making the Icon of Perpetual Help known throughout the world
On December 11, 1865, Blessed Pope Pius IX accepted the request of Father Nicholas Mauron, C.Ss.R., Superior General, and entrusted the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to his care, with the instruction to “make it known to the whole world.” In January, the Redemptorists received the Icon from the Augustinians, and on April 26, […]
Easter 2026 in the Province of St. Clemens
Among the Redemptorists of the Province of St. Clemens, Easter was visibly celebrated in many places as the feast of the Resurrection, sustained by the days of Holy Week and marked by liturgies, prayer, and shared celebration. Here we focus on Wittem Monastery. Naturally, Holy Week and Easter were also fittingly observed at the locations […]