The Holy father Francis, on July 24th, during the WYD 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, will visit the St. Francis of Assisi of the Providence of God Hospital.

http://www.news.va/en/news/schedule-of-popes-trip-to-rio-de-janeiro-for-world

Appointed Archbishop by Pope Francis, with his appointment as Secretary for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.

Letter of congratulations

Note on Fr. Carballo

Monthly Dossier

April 2013

Dear brothers and sisters,

Some time ago we invited you to support the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land with your prayers and your concrete assistance. They devote themselves, in the face of the dramatic situation that Syria is going through, to help and support the displaced families, from any faith and ethnic group, that are fleeing from war-torn areas, leaving and losing everything: home, work, goods, and often their dear and loved ones.

K O I N Ō N I A
...together on the journey

CONFERENCE OF THE GENERAL SPIRITUAL ASSISTANTS TO THE OFS
2013 - 1    Year 20    n. 77

THE YEAR OF FAITH

Benedict XVI and Francis

As this first edition of Koinonia 2013 is being put together, events are happening which by now are well known to everyone. I would go so far as to say that these two popes have given us an anticipated taste of the Paschal Mystery (given that Holy Week has not yet begun). The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has meant that all of us have had to face the cross and death. The election of the new Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis, is a resurrection in the true sense of the word. We know that the Holy Spirit has come to the aid of the entire Church at prayer, assisting the Cardinals in their delicate task of discernment.   May the Lord bless all those who contributed to the smooth, serious and joyful unfolding of events during the Conclave, leading to the election of Pope Francis.   May He also grant all the graces needed by those who took on the heavy responsibility of keeping us informed of all that was happening: I refer to the 5.600 journalists from all over the world who were accredited to the Vatican. May the Lord also bless the two Bishops of Rome (emeritus and newly elected) for their contribution to the good of the Church and the world.

The Presidency of the OFS has recently sent two letters: one to Pope Francis, and another to the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.  All the sisters and brothers are invited to read them, sharing in these greetings and thanksgiving.

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PRESENCE IN THE WORLD COMMISSION – CIOFS PRESIDENCY
2013 FORMATION PROGRAM
April
Prepared by Francesca Restivo – Franciscans International
With the collaboration of Attilio Galimberti OFS and Fr. Amando Trujillo Cano TOR

Human Rights and Responsibility

Introduction

Continuing our journey of formation for an active presence in the world, we now come to a document that can be called a pillar and a prophetic vision of the structure of a global society, such as is found in the Charter of the United Nations. We are referring to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) that, since its proclamation has entered into the common language of all the member States as a basic reference point. We believe it is also important to mention that although they have recognized the fundamental value of the Universal Declaration, some countries that have visions of society somewhat different than those of the Western world have proclaimed a declaration of their own that has as its reference point the religious texts that give inspiration to their society. In this dossier we refer to the Declaration as it was approved by the General Assembly of the United Nations.