Annual Report 2021 Fracarita International
Fracarita International is pleased to share with you their Annual Report 2021.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Graduation ceremony in Moerzeke
Moerzeke, Belgium – On Wednesday 29 June 2022, seven students who completed the course on ‘Social Teaching of the Church’ defended their final dissertation.
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Perpetual professions in Kigoma
Kigoma, Tanzania – On Thursday, 2 June 2022, the Congregation of the Brothers of Charity in Kigoma, Tanzania, welcomed five brothers who professed their perpetual vows and were accepted by Superior General Brother René Stockman.
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New book: ‘A Walk Through the Life of Peter Joseph Triest’
In this book, Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity, approaches the figure of Peter Joseph Triest, founder of four congregations, from a narrative perspective.
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Historic day in Ethiopia
Hosanna, Ethiopia – Saturday, 7 May 2022 was a historic day for our brothers in Ethiopia. After 12 years of being active there, the Congregation was able to accept the first three Ethiopian brothers for their perpetual profession.
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First Burundian perpetual professions in own region
Bujumbura, Burundi – 9 April 2022. On Saturday, 9 April 2022, two brothers pronounced their perpetual vows in Bujumbura, in the presence of Br. René Stockman, the Superior General.
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In memoriam Brother Godfried Bekaert
Rome, 21 March 2022 – Yesterday evening, our beloved confrere Brother Godfried Bekaert, General Assistant, passed away in Ghent following a brief but severe illness.
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