BALAKA, Malawi - Saturday, 09 September was a jubilant day to the Br. Mathurin pre-postulancy community of the delegation of Anglophone Africa as it welcomed 11 candidates into the formation program. The welcoming Mass was presided over by Fr. Paul Lonely MASHONGA, SMM, general assistant from the delegation of Anglophone. He was assisted by a number of priests from the communities in Balaka...
SANTERAMO, Italy - “Dearest brothers, what are you asking? »: it was with these words that Fr. Luciano NEMBRINI, SMM, the Novices Master, addressed Marcin and Mateusz during the brief rite of initiation into religious life. And Marcin and Mateusz responded: “We ask you to live your life, during a period of trial, in the desire to perfectly follow Christ, Wisdom Incarnate, according to the charism of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary”...
MINAS GERAIS, Brazil - On Saturday, 9th September 2023, the long-awaited 2nd Gathering of Totus Tuus was held in the cozy city of Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It was organized by a laity, Mrs. Rosearia – famously known as “Rose” who was consecrated to Jesus through Mary, according to the method of St. Louie-Marie de Montfort. She is a woman who is well known for her dedication in the church and in various church activities...
QUEZON CITY, Philippines - In a momentous occasion, the SMM Philippines became the venue for dual spiritual celebrations: the installation to the Minor Order of Acolytate and the Feast of the Birth of the Virgin Mary. The event commenced at 6:15 AM, presided over by Rev. Fr. Norwyn V. BAYDO, SMM, and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Sherwin NUÑEZ, SMM...
LISBON, Portugal - September 3, 2023, Msgr. Rui Manuel Sousa VALÉRIO, SMM presided over the ceremony for his official entry into the Patriarchate of Lisbon into the church of "Santa Maria de Belém" at the Monastery “dos Jeronimos”. Already ordinary military of Portugal, Bishop Rui VALÉRIO succeeds Card. Manual CLEMENTE...
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo - On Sunday, 27 August 2023, in the church of the Mater Dei shrine parish, the first novitiate of the General Delegation of French-speaking Africa, which opened its doors on 15 August 2022 with the entry into the novitiate of some candidates, experienced a very memorial day for the first religious profession of 7 novices.
LIMA, Peru - From July 18 to July 20 of this year, the retreat of preparation for the renewal of religious vows took place in the retreat house of Saint Martin de Porres (former Foyer de Charité) in Ñaña, Lima, which was preached by Father Giovanni BIGONI, SMM. During the retreat, we reflected and meditated on the meaning of the vocation and the process of the Juniorate...
OTTAWA, Canada - Every day at Mass, we recited the prayer of the novena for the feast of the Assumption. The Most Reverend Gilles CÔTÉ, SMM, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Daru-Kiunga, Papua New Guinea, presided over the celebration...
MALANG, Indonesia - Hello, greetings once again from us, the Pondok Kebijaksanaan Seminary in Malang, which serves as the nurturing ground for young Montfortians to become strong and ready to respond to the call of the Church, the world, and society....
D’HOPPE, Belgium - As everyone would agree, those who serve the faith-communities are duty-bound to attend to the pastoral care of their faithful. Through organizing the processions, the serving priest creates an occasion available for the believers to express their faith and live out their love for God and Mary, ...
TAMATAVE, Madagascar - The National pilgrimage, under the patronage of the Montfortians, celebrated its 90th anniversary in Madagascar. This year, it was held from Saturday, August 12 to Monday, August 14 and brought together Christians from all over the world....
MONTREAL, Canada - At the end of a preparatory novena for the great feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, under the theme Being a disciple of Jesus at the school of Mary, animated by different ethnic groups, a solemn and prayerful mass was held on Tuesday August 15, 2023, at the Mary Queen-of- ...
QUEZON CITY, Philippines - On August 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM, a momentous event took place at the SMM Delegation House Chapel as the religious community gathered to celebrate the renewal of vows on the memorial of St. Alphonsus de Liguori. Led by Rev. Fr. Norwyn V. BAYDO, SMM, and accompanied by other Montfortian priests, the ceremony held deep spiritual significance for all in attendance...
QUEZON CITY, Philippines - On July 31, 2023, a serene morning at 6:30 AM marked the commencement of the Novitiate Program at the SMM Delegation House with a soulful morning prayer led by Rev. Fr. Norwyn V. BAYDO, SMM, the Philippine Delegation Superior and Rev. Fr. Paul Arnel L. LUCERO, SMM, the Novice Master. The prayerful atmosphere set the tone for the significant event that followed. The Rite of Entrance to the Novitiate Program took place, welcoming two new novices, Jessie James DATULAYTA and Jay Birte CUMALING, into the SMM community...
MINGLANILLA, Cebu - On Sunday, July 16, 2023, a significant milestone was reached as Totus Tuus Journey (TTJ) Batch 26 completed their thirty-three-day session and underwent the Consecration Day at Montfort Cebu Mission House, Lower Calajoan. The journey began with forty-seven enthusiastic participants, and after weeks of spiritual growth and dedication, forty individuals successfully completed the program...
PHALOMBE, Malawi - 250 households in Phalombe, Malawi received food relief items on 18th July 2023. The office of Africa Anglophone Delegation facilitated the distribution of relief items in Phalombe with the donation from families in St. Louis parish, Missouri, USA where Fr. Thomas POTH, SMM grew up...