Society of St. Apostle Paul

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The Society of St. Paul the Apostle ( Latin : Societas a Sancto Paulo Apostolo, abbreviation : SSP ) is a Roman Catholic institute for the consecrated life of men and women.

History and goals

Statue of the Apostle Paul of Tarsus in the Church of St. Aposteln ( Cologne )

With the establishment of the Society (Brothers and Priests) on August 20, 1914, by the Italian Blessed Priest Giacomo Alberione , the "Pauline Family" began, which today consists of various religious and secular institutes . The ecclesiastical approbation was granted to the Paulus sisters on June 27, 1949 by Pope Pius XII. Today the brothers, priests and sisters are represented on all continents in over 30 countries. The center in Rome is formed by the institute and the sanctuary around the Basilica of Santa Maria Regina degli Apostoli alla Montagnola . In Germany there is a branch in Munich . The aim of the society is the “proclamation and dissemination of the gospel through the mass media ” and living and working in the light of Pauline theology . Since 2004 Silvio Fausto has been the General Superior of the Order.

Blessed Giacomo Alberione

The Paul family

The Paul family refers to the name of the Apostle Paul of Tarsus , the as attributes the book and the sword will add. Five religious institutes and four secular institutes are united under the umbrella of the Pauline family, these include:

Religious institutes

  • The Paulus Sisters ( Congregatio Filiarum Sancti Pauli, abbreviation: FSP ) form the religious community of women, it was founded in 1915 by Tecla Merlo . Her tasks include the proclamation of the Gospel through the mass media , because the apostle Paul of Tarsus is also the patron saint of the Catholic press .
  • The Pauline Associates ( Associazione dei Cooperatori Paolini ) were founded in 1918. Laity and priests are at home in this community, and they help spread the gospel with the help of the media. The founding group received its first recognition in 1917 by Bishop Giuseppe Francesco Re von Alba .
  • The Sisters of the Divine Master ( Piae Discipulae Divini Magistri, Order Abbreviation: PDDM ) were founded in 1924. You are an international order of women, cultivate church singing and perform artistic work, sacred implements for priests and liturgy .
  • The Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd ( Suore di Gesù Buon Pastore, order abbreviation: SJBP ) are also known under the name “ Pastorelle - Shepherdess”. The international women's congregation was founded in 1938. The sisters mainly work in parishes , in catechesis and in training pastoral workers.
  • The Sisters of the Queen of the Apostles ( Suore Apostoline ) was founded in 1959 and is the youngest religious community in the Pauline family. They are dedicated to promoting spiritual professions, conduct retreats and work with modern means of communication . Your target group is primarily the youth .

Secular institutes

  • The Secular Institute of the Association of Priests ( Istituto Gesù Sacerdote, abbreviation: IGS ) was founded in 1959. It is an association of diocesan priests , they make a promise according to the evangelical counsels and want to live in the following of Jesus Christ through their pastoral action .
  • The secular institute of the Annunciation ( Istituto Maria Santissima Annunziata, abbreviation: IMSA ) was founded in 1960. It is an association of women who live in their professions . They live in poverty, celibacy, and obedience in faith in the spirit of their pledge .
  • The Secular Institute of St. Archangel Gabriel ( Istituto San Gabriele Arcangelo ) was founded in 1960. Men who live in their professional world and do not want to enter a religious institute gather in it. Under the spiritual guidance of the Paules Fathers, they take vows of celibacy, poverty and obedience.
  • The Holy Family Secular Institute ( Instituto Sancta Famiglia ) was founded in 1960 and is a community of married people. It is the last establishment of Father Alberione within the Pauline family. Members live with their families and as a couple take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Associazione dei Cooperatori Paolini [1]
  2. ↑ Sisters of the Divine Master [2]
  3. ↑ Suore di Gesù Buon Pastore [3]
  4. ↑ Suore Apostoline archive link ( Memento from November 28, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
  5. ↑ Instituto Gesù Sacerdote [4]
  6. ^ Istituto Maria Santissima Annunziata [5]
  7. ^ Istituto San Gabriele Arcangelo [6]
  8. ^ Instituto Sancta Famiglia [7]