Formation in the Philippines
One of two* Irish Spiritans who are currently serving in Asia, Fr Pat Palmer (pictured) is Rector of the Spiritan Theology Community in the Philippines. Currently the community has a total of sixteen students. One is from Kenya, two are from Tanzania and the rest are from Vietnam. In late 2023 three were ordained deacons while three others were ordained...
Author: - April 20, 2024
Visit of John Wambu C.S.Sp. and Ruth Hamisi of the Spiritan Province of Kenya
Ruth Hamisi and Fr John Wambu C.S.Sp. of the Spiritan Province of Kenya, serving respectively in the areas of programmes and education, have just completed a c.10-day visit to Ireland. Their visit included meetings with Willow Wheelers and with Nächstenliebe Weltweit / Love of Neighbour who have been generous funders to Spiritan works in Kenya and elsewhere...
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Walking with the Poor, Spring 2024
As the first hints of Spring are in the air, I am pleased to welcome you to the fourth edition of our Walking with the Poor newsletter. Although springtime brings new life and new energy, we live in difficult times, and I pray that we may have the fortitude and courage to meet the current challenges with faith in the love of God and the blessings of the Holy Spirit.
Author: - March 11, 2024
Superior General visits the Irish Province
Fr Alain Mayama C.S.Sp. (above), who succeeded Fr John Fogarty C.S.Sp. as Superior General of the Spiritans in late 2021, was in Ireland from 30th December 2023 to 4th January 2024. Born in Brazzaville and a member of the Province of Congo, Fr Alain was ordained a priest in 2000, and served in Cameroon, Gabon and the US before returning as Provincial...
Author: - January 15, 2024
