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Bridges of Hope – Called and Sent: Opening of the European Redemptorist Youth Congress 2025 in Limerick, Ireland

Bridges of Hope – Called and Sent: Opening of the European Redemptorist Youth Congress 2025 in Limerick, Ireland

Today 30th of July, marks the vibrant launch of the European Redemptorist Youth Congress 2025 in Limerick, Ireland, under the inspiring theme: “Bridges of Hope: Called and Sent.” This significant gathering, running from 30th July to 3rd August, brings together over 250 young people from across Europe and beyond, including delegates from the Baltimore Province […]

Ireland: Inauguration of the Redemptorist Federation of North-West Europe on 1st of August in Limerick

Ireland: Inauguration of the Redemptorist Federation of North-West Europe on 1st of August in Limerick

On the 1st of August, a joyful celebration of the feast of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, founder of the Redemptorists, doctor of the church and the passionate preacher of God’s crazy love, was celebrated in the Redemptorist Church of St Alphonsus in Limerick, Ireland. The Holy Mass was presided over by the Superior General, Fr. Rogerio […]

300 Years of Saint Gerard Majella – A Musical Tribute to a Humble Life

300 Years of Saint Gerard Majella – A Musical Tribute to a Humble Life

In the Jubilee Year 2025/26, the Redemptorists celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Saint Gerard Majella. Born into humble circumstances in the southern Italian town of Muro Lucano, Gerard joined the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer not as a priest, but as a lay brother. His life was marked by prayer, obedience, […]

Redemptio as Resonance – Days of Recollection in Kleve

Redemptio as Resonance – Days of Recollection in Kleve

On Pentecost Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2025, members, co-workers, and companions of the Redemptorists of the Province of St. Clemens gathered for days of recollection at the moated castle of Rindern near Kleve. The gathering began with a heartfelt reunion: over coffee and cake, old acquaintances greeted one another, new faces joined […]

Church Night 2025 at St. Josef an der Höhe: Music, Dream Journey, and Starry Sky

Church Night 2025 at St. Josef an der Höhe: Music, Dream Journey, and Starry Sky

On the evening of Friday, June 27, 2025, the church of St. Josef an der Höhe in Bonn-Endenich took part in the 10th Bonn Church Night – and invited guests to an impressively designed evening under the motto “Night of Dreams.” Even before entering the church, guests were warmly welcomed by a friendly team – […]

Papal Election 2025: Robert F. Prevost becomes Leo XIV

Papal Election 2025: Robert F. Prevost becomes Leo XIV

“The greatest among you shall be your servant.” (Mt 23:11) On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in the fourth ballot by the 133 cardinal electors. The 69-year-old, born in Chicago, joined the Augustinian Order in 1977. With his election, following Francis, another religious […]

Redemptorist Cardinals Tobin and Bychok enter conclave

Redemptorist Cardinals Tobin and Bychok enter conclave

Redemptorist Cardinals H.E. Joseph Tobin and H.E. Mykola Bychok enter conclave to elect the successor of Pope Francis and the Vicar of Christ on May 7 The 2025 Papal Conclave is scheduled to commence on May 7, 2025, in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican after the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, […]

In silent remembrance of Pope Francis

In silent remembrance of Pope Francis

With deep sorrow, we bid farewell to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His pontificate was marked by simplicity, closeness, and a firm commitment to bring the Gospel into the everyday lives of people. In his will, he requested to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria […]

Worship to Go?

Worship to Go?

Can the Sacred Be Digital? This question inevitably arises when we witness how deeply spiritual practices are shifting into the digital realm. From streamed church services to online prayer groups—many things today are just a click away. But does the sacred survive in this translation? Or does it become a mere simulation in digital form? […]

Impressions from Clemen’s Day 2025

Impressions from Clemen’s Day 2025

This year’s Clemen’s Day was dedicated to interreligious dialogue and human dignity. For many years now, it has been a valued tradition in our St. Clemens Province to celebrate the annual day of our patron and inspiration at alternating locations. This year, the Josephinum was the host. Following a warm welcome by our Provincial, Father […]

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