New novices in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya – 25 February 2023. In a modest yet meaningful ceremony, 31 young men started their novitiate at the International Novitiate of the Brothers of Charity in Nairobi.
In memoriam Brother Waldebert Devestel
Rome, 28 December 2022 – On the day the Congregation commemorates its foundation, Bro. Waldebert Devestel, the previous Superior General, left this world to enter the eternal love of God.
Perpetual professions in Bukavu
Bukavu, RD Congo – 23 December 2022. As the last in line for the year 2022, Brothers Eli, Bonaventura and Alain were allowed to pronounce their perpetual profession in Bukavu.
Christmas Letter 2022 Bro. René Stockman [Superior General]
On the occasion of Christmas, Bro. René Stockman has written a Christmas Letter.
Read it here.
New book: ‘An Inner Spiritual Journey’
In this book, Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity, states that spirituality must not be confined to life’s spiritual dimension, but should spread to our full reality as human beings. It should influence the totality of our existence, because a holy life will always involve God and man.
Colourful celebration in Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan – 16 November 2022. On the occasion of the visit of the Superior General to the brothers in Pakistan, Bro. Javaid Masih was accepted to make his permanent commitment to the Congregation of the Brothers of Charity.
Perpetual professions in Vietnam
Bao Loc, Vietnam – 10 November 2022. It was a joyous day for the Brothers of Charity as they welcomed two Vietnamese brothers, Joseph and Augustine, into the Congregation.
Election of a new general assistant
Rome, 9 September 2022 – On the occasion of the meeting of the provincial and regional superiors with the General Council in Rome, Bro. Joel Ponsaran was chosen as the new general assistant, replacing Bro. Godfried Bekaert who died last March.
Perpetual profession in Kakamega
Kakamega, Kenya – In Kakamega near Kisumu in Kenya, there was great joy on Saturday, 20 August 2022, on the occasion of the perpetual profession of Brother Gasper Ofisi as a Brother of Charity.
Profession and jubilee together in one ceremony in Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi, DR Congo – On 18 August 2022, four brothers pronounced in the newly established parish of Saint Bernard in Lubumbashi their perpetual profession and two brothers commemorated the 25th anniversary of their first profession.