Pauline Family
The Pauline Family refers to a number of institutes of consecrated life (religious and aggregated institutes) and an association of lay collaborators established between 1914 and 1959, which all share the same founder, Blessed Giacomo Alberione (1884–1971) and the same spirituality. Their mission is to evangelize with the modern tools of communications.
Members
The worldwide Pauline family consists of:
- Five religious institutes
- Society of Saint Paul (SSP) (1914), also known as Pauline Fathers and Brothers, are active in: editorial and bookstores, journalism, cinematography, television, radio, audiovisual, multimedia, telematics; centers of studies, research, formation, and animation.
- Daughters of Saint Paul (FSP) (1915), also known as Pauline Sisters, operate in Pauline Books and Media Centres as well Media Education Centres, Radio and Internet Channels, and related institutions.
- Sisters Servants of the Visitation (AV) (1978) – a group of 31 Pauline Sisters who served at a hospital for sick religious women in Albano, formed a new congregation in 1978 led by Suor Vincenza Minet and with the blessing of Fr. Alberione. However, the new congregation was not aggregated to the Pauline Family.
- Pious Disciples of the Divine Master (PDDM) (1924), the contemplative sisters focus on the Eucharist, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and praying for priests. In each of their convents, the sisters operate a Liturgical Apostolate Center to provide articles of the faith for lay worshippers and clergy alike: books, artwork, liturgical vestments, icons, rosaries, prayer cards, incense, liturgical vessels, altar linens, and more. They also accept special requests.
- Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd] (SJBP) (1938), also known as Pastorelle Sisters, work in pastoral ministry, assisting pastors and other pastoral ministers with evangelization, catechesis, liturgical animation, formation of pastoral associates, and in other forms of service.
- Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles (AP) (1959), also known as Apostoline Sisters, work in vocations discernment and counselling.
- Four secular institutes
- Institute of Jesus the Priest (IJS) (1960) – for Catholic Diocesan Priests and Bishops
- Institute of Gabriel the Archangel (ISGA) (1960), also known as Gabrielites – for single Catholic men
- Institute of Our Lady of the Annunciation (INSA) (1960), also known as Annunciationists – for single Catholic women
- Institute of the Holy Family (ISF) (1963) – for married and widowed Catholics.
- One association of lay collaborators
- Association of Pauline Cooperators (APC) (1918)
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See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Gandolfo, Guido. The Pauline Family (New York, Alba House: 2014) ISBN 9780818913709
- 1 2 "The Pauline Family founded by Blessed James Alberione". Vatican News. 1 November 2021.
- ↑ Daughters of St. Paul
- 1 2 "Ancelle della Visitazione - Vita consacrata". Diocesi di Trento (in Italian).
- ↑ Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd
- ↑ Sisters of Mary Queen of Apostles
- ↑ Institute of Jesus Priest
- ↑ Institute of Gabriel the Archangel
- ↑ Institute of Our Lady’s Annunciation
- ↑ Institute of the Holy Family
- ↑ "Statute of the Association of Pauline Cooperators
- ↑ "1946". Hagiography Circle.
- ↑ "1918". Hagiography Circle.
- ↑ "1948". Hagiography Circle.
- ↑ "1984". Hagiography Circle.
- ↑ "1998". Hagiography Circle.
- ↑ "2002". Hagiography Circle.
- ↑ "Causes Under Consideration". Hagiography Circle.
- 1 2 "The Parents of Father Alberione". Il Cooperatore Paolino. 8 September 2007.
- ↑ "Suor Rosaria Nazzari". Santi e Beati (in Italian).
- ↑ "Don Ferdinando Michele Gagna". Santi e Beati (in Italian).
- ↑ C. Borgogno, La formazione e la preghiera nella storia delle Figlie di San Paolo, 1930–1969.
- ↑ "Justin Daniel Bataclan". Santi e Beati (in Italian).