In an international community, humor can lead to unexpected discoveries. Meals are often the occasion for sharing the richness of one another’s culture. Personally, in our international community in Rome, I appreciate the manner in which the confreres speak of their native countries, their customs and...

GENK, Belgium - On Thursday 2nd February 2016 we had a General Assembly in Genk. We celebrated the Presentation of the Lord and Fr. Luigi also presented Fr. Jos Van den Bergh as the new superior of the Belgian General Delegation. Two other confreres were also put in the picture: Br. Karlos...

VIJAYAWADA, India – In this Year of Mercy, the Montfortian family rejoiced when Pope Francis appointed Most Rev. Thelagathoti Joseph Raja Rao, S.M.M. to become the shepherd of the flock in Vijayawada. Msgr. Thelagathoti Joseph Raja Rao was born on 8th March 1952 at Pedda Avutapalli to...

Sunday, 20 December, Monsignor Alain Castet, bishop of the diocese of Luçon, presided the official opening of the Holy Door at the basilica, thus inaugurating the Year of Mercy in the diocese. A large crowd participated in the procession which started at the 'cours du bûcher ' a large garden near...

BANGALORE, India - It’s been a great joy for the Company of Mary in general and particularly to the Vice-Province of India, as two of our brothers Robert and Prashanth made their Final Profession. Having completed their priestly studies in various stages of their formation, they prepared themselves along...

MAKATI CITY, Philippines – The Montfortian Family celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, 2015 with the Presbyterate and Diaconate Ordinations held at Santa Teresita Parish, West Rembo, Makati City. One priest and two deacons have become the newest addition to...

ENDE, Indonesia - On Sunday, 25th October 2015, Bro. Yohanes Baptista Waja, SMM (Joan) together with four diocesan priestly candidates received their priestly ordination, presided by Mgr. Vinsentius Sensi Potokota, Bishop of the arch-diocese of Ende in Mukusaki Parish. Many priests and lay people...

QUEZON CITY, Philippines - Last November 21, 2015 , feast of the presentation of Mary, Bro. Federick B. Yumang, SMM, and Bro. Gener C. Pito, SMM, made their perpetual profession as permanent members of the Congregation of the Company of Mary during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist...