Papa León: Es hora de pasar de las palabras a los hechos
Vivir la vocación de ser protectores de la obra de Dios es parte esencial de una existencia virtuosa, no consiste en algo opcional ni en un aspecto secundario de la experiencia cristiana
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Welcome to the 2025 Season of Creation!
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to pray and respond together to the cry of Creation: the ecumenical family around the world unites to contemplate and care for our common home, the Oikos of God.
We pray for back to school
“Back to school” is everywhere signaling fresh starts, new routines and the mix of excitement and nerves that come with new teachers, classmates and opportunities to grow. As the school year begins, we offer a message of hope and strength.…
Eaton Fire Recovery Update: A Milestone Reached
“We continue our Journey of Hope under the Shadow of the Cross.” We are filled with gratitude and joy as we share a significant milestone in our recovery from the Eaton Fire: DeLoor Hall has been rebuilt! DeLoor Hall, one of…
Fr. Enzo Del Brocco, CP, Appointed Next President of Catholic Theological Union
The Passionists of Holy Cross Province joyfully celebrate the appointment of Fr. Enzo Del Brocco, CP, as the next President of Catholic Theological Union at Chicago! He will assume the presidency in July 2025, succeeding current President Sr. Barbara Reid, OP. Following in the…
Solar-Powered Hope
Inspired by Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si’, and our Laudato Si’ initiatives, we have taken a significant step toward sustainability.
Come and See What it Means to Be a Passionist
Our Passionist Family, vowed and lay, commits to helping each other develop our individual personality and talents. We seek to nurture the seeds that have been planted in us to live more deeply into keeping alive the memory of the…
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center Suffers Damage from the Eaton Fire
Late in the evening on Tuesday, January 7, the wildfires driven by high winds in the San Gabriel mountains reached Sierra Madre, California. All guests, staff and vowed community members at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center and many of the…
Congratulations to our 2025 Jubilarians
For vowed religious like Passionist priests and brothers, a jubilee is the celebration of a significant anniversary of their vowed life, generally celebrated at 25, 50, 60 and 75 years. It marks a milestone in their lifelong commitment to God…
The Global Migration Crisis: What Can a Retreat Center Do?
Passionist Retreat Center teams have stepped out of their comfort zones to try some unique local responses to the migration crisis.