Rome, Italy. The General Government, prior to the intensive sessions of March 8-27, held a retreat from March 2-5 at Fraterna Domus in Sacrofano, a few kilometers from Rome. The days of the meeting were moments of celebration of faith and prayer, dialogue and exchange. Father General and his Council took the opportunity to share in the individual reading and study of two books: “The Gift of Fidelity. The joy of perseverance” by CIVCSVA – year 2020 – and “Let us dream together. The way to a better future” by Pope Francis – year 2020 -. There was also space for an afternoon stroll in the town of Anguillara Sabazia which is located by the lake of Bracciano.
Discover a renewed call to listen, discern, and grow together in the latest letter of the Superior General, Fr Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, following the intensive Council sessions. As the Congregation journeys toward the XXVII General Chapter, this message invites every...
Rome, Italy. Father General and his Council have appointed Fr. Antonio Carlos Ferreira as the new Postulator General, effective November 1, 2026—the Solemnity of All Saints. Fr. Antonio Carlos Ferreira was born on September 8, 1961, in Araçatuba, in the State of São...
Sorrento, Italy. From October 1 to 3, 2026, the General Government set aside three days for prayer, study, and reflection in preparation for its intensive session. The gathering took place at the Franciscan Sisters Immacolatine's Oasi Madre della Pace, a peaceful...
