Pilgrims of Hope
This retreat preached by Fr. Thomas csj, helped us to spiritually prepare our heart and mind for the graces of the upcoming Jubilee Year, as indicated by our Holy Father, Pope Francis.
During the weekend we experienced, with other young adults, the silence of religious life. The schedule included daily Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, meditative reading of the Holy Scripture, spiritual talks, free time, etc.
The Congregation of Saint John has taken note of the news concerning the excommunication of an ex-member of the Congregation of St John who might wrongly be presented by news outlets as a Brother of Saint John. This person left the Congregation of Saint John 25 years ago. He is therefore no longer part of our religious institute, holds no responsibility in its name, and maintains no institutional connection with our Congregation. The excommunication decision concerns only the individual himself and pertains to his personal situation. It in no way concerns the Congregation of Saint John. The activities, commitments, and positions taken by this person are his own and do not in any way involve the Congregation of Saint John. The Congregation of Saint John reaffirms its full communion with the Catholic Church and its faithful attachment to the Holy Father. The Congregation carries out its mission in service to the Church, in communion with the bishops of the dioceses where the brothers are sent.