INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE
Since 1982, September 21 was declared by the UN to be an international day of peace. Nations, communities and individuals are invited to stop and reflect on the causes of violence and hostilities at all [...]
Fourth Appointment to the Commissions for the Vicariate of India
On August 31, 2011, our Moderator General, Fr. Francesco Bartoloni appointed Fr. Matthew Perumpil, MI as a member of the commission for the Vicariate of India. The Commission was created by the General [...]
Fr. Marvin Steffes, C.PP.S. − 1931-2011
Fr. Marvin Steffes, C.PP.S., 80, of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, died late Monday afternoon, August 29, 2011, in Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio, after suffering a stroke. He was born February 14, 1931, [...]
Workshop for New Members
22 young members, representing ten units of the Congregation, gathered for a workshop in Italy on July 20-30 under the leadership of the Moderator General and his Council. For the participants it was [...]
Saint Joseph’s College Commencement
On May 8, 2011, Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana held its commencement ceremony. This year the college, which is sponsored by the Cincinnati Province, invited Joseph Deardorff, CPPS to address the graduating class. Joe [...]
Ordination to the Diaconate in the Kansas City Province
On saturday, June 25th, members, companions, family and friends gathered at St. James Church in Liberty, MO to celebrate the ordination of Mark Yates to the diaconate. Bishop Joseph Charron presided; the parish [...]