New community and chapel in Rwamagana, Rwanda
On Friday 19 August 2016, a new community and chapel were dedicated in Rwamagana, Rwanda.
Opening of new kitchen and laboratory at Caraes Ndera, Rwanda
On the occasion of the visit of the Superior General of the Brothers of Charity, Bro. René Stockman, to the Caraes Ndera Psychiatric Centre, a new kitchen, laundry room, warehouse, and laboratory were opened as the centre’s newest building projects.
Archbishop Mgr. De Kesel receives the pallium in Rome
Rome – On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the newly created metropolitan archbishops traditionally receive the pallium from the Pope.
Eight students receive IICT certificate
Eight students graduated from the Department of Social Doctrine of the International Institute Canon Triest in association with the Pontifical Lateran University of Rome.
A triple jubilee in India
Ranchi, India. Sunday, 29 May 2016 marked the start of the 25th anniversary of the Father Constant Lievens region with a celebration at Saint Peter’s School in Similia.
Five brothers receive their diploma from the International Institute Canon Triest
A graduation ceremony was held in the auditorium of the Guislain Formation Centre in Ghent, Belgium on Tuesday 15 March 2016. Five brothers, one Indian and four Congolese, finished their final year.
New provincial house in Kenya solemnly consecrated
Nairobi, Kenya. The new provincial house of the African Saint Augustine Province of the Brothers of Charity was solemnly consecrated in Nairobi on Thursday 10 March 2016.
40 new brothers in Africa
Ndera, Rwanda. On Saturday 5 March 2016, 40 novices made their first profession. These novices hail from 8 different African countries and have completed their two-year training at the novitiates of Nairobi and Ndera.
Book on mercy presented to Pope Francis
Rome – On Friday, 26 February 2016, Superior General Brother René Stockman had the opportunity to present his latest book on mercy to Pope Francis.
New book on mercy
Superior General, Bro. René Stockman, wrote a new book on the occasion of the Holy Year of Mercy, entitled ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice’.