CVS International
The International Confederation of Voluntary Centers of Sorrows ( it . : Confederazione Internationale dei Centri Volontari della Sofferenza , abbreviation: CVS International ) is an association of believers in the Roman Catholic Church . It was recognized by the Holy See in 2004 and unites 100 federal associations under one roof, including around 10,000 members. The core of the federation is made up of two organizations, these are the “Voluntary Centers of Suffering” (it .: Centri Volontari della Sofferenza , CVS) and the “Association of Silent Workers of the Cross” (it .: Associazione Silenziosi Operai della Croce , SODC). The founding of the two core associations goes back to the blessed Monsignor Luigi Novarese (1914–1984) and the Israeli sister Elvira Myriam Psorulla (1910–2009).
Volunteer Centers of Suffering
The “Voluntary Centers of Sorrows” came into being in Rome in 1943 and was founded by Monsignor Luigi Novarese. His own experiences during a serious illness made him realize the need to found an initiative in which priests and lay people care for those who suffer. This work on the sick should underscore the sufferer's full baptismal commitment. Under the direction of Sister Elvira Myriam Psorulla, the later “Association of the Silent Workers of the Cross” was formed. All should stand in the spirit of the Marian spirituality of Lourdes and Fátima and live with the corresponding prayers and penances.
Silent workers of the cross
The "Silent Workers of the Cross" (SODC) had been formed to ensure the continuity, management and coordination of the volunteer centers. Under her direction, hospitals and homes for disabled people were built; one of the first houses was built in 1957 near the pilgrimage site of Valleluogo in the diocese of Ariano Irpino . This house then became the mother of the SODC and the association was canonically recognized by Diocesan Bishop Pasqual Venezia . With the high level of awareness of the SODC, the desire to become active internationally developed and thus fields of activity developed in Jerusalem , Fatima ( Portugal ) and Głogów ( Poland ). The association has 150 members, consisting of lay people and clergy , they are represented in Europe in 4 countries and in the Middle East in one country.
Organization and dissemination
The SODC association is divided into a male and a female branch. Bishops who are members of the SODC are so-called members. The management is taken over by a council, which is mandated by the plenary assembly to manage the business. The chairperson is the moderator, who is also the chairman of CVS International.
CVS International
"CVS International" includes associations of believers who are involved in health care. The aim is to “promote and ensure the realization of this charismatic institution”. From this point of view and in the spirit of apostolic work , Lourdes and Fatima are the spiritual foundations for the CVS . It conducts daily encounters and spiritual retreats , offers study courses and organizes encounters and pilgrimages . On January 21, 2004, the international confederation was recognized by the Pontifical Council for the Laity as an international community of believers under papal law and included in the official register .
Organization and dissemination
The governing body of CVS International is the general assembly from which the governing board is composed. The leadership council coordinates the work in the centers, the chairman is also entrusted with the apostolate of the "silent workers of the cross". CVS International has around 100 federal associations with almost 10,000 people. They are spread over 12 countries and are represented in Africa with 2 countries, Asia with 1 country, Europe in 6 countries, North America with one country and in South America with 2 countries. Her publications are the monthly "L`Ankora" (information and education) and the bimonthly "L´Ancora nell`unità di salute" (scientific research and in-depth knowledge).
literature
- The Spiritual Communities of the Catholic Church - Compendium (No. 20, Association of Quiet Workers of the Cross, pp. 70–72 and No. 41, International Confederation of Voluntary Centers of Suffering, pp. 127–128), St. Benno-Verlag , Leipzig , 204, ISBN 3-7462-1995-7
Web links
- Confederazione CVS Internationale (multilingual)
- Comunità dei Silenziosi Operai della Croce (English)
- Apostolic Council for the Laity: Confederazione Internazionale dei Centri Volontari della Sofferenza (Italian)
- CVS - entry on gcatholic.org (English)
- SODC - entry on gcatholic.org (English)
- ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS TO THE QUIET WORKERS OF THE CROSS AND THE WORKERS OF THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF SUFFERING, Aula Paolo VI, Saturday, May 17, 2014