On 4 October, the admission of twelve young men to the Postulancy was celebrated in Eluru. The celebration was presided over by the Novice Master, Brother Sagar Sandeep, who welcomed the candidates and explained the deeper meaning of this new stage.
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Fraternities’ Retreat – Uruguay
On 26 and 27 September 2026, the retreat for the Nazarenian Fraternities of Uruguay took place at the Casa del Buen Pastor in Florida. The chosen theme was: ‘Learning to pray and meditate in the Nazarenian Fraternities, guided by the Venerable Brother Gabriel Taborin’.
50 years of operation in Ecuador
On Saturday 19 September, the Community of Ambato hosted the closing ceremony of the celebrations marking the Brothers’ 50th anniversary in Ecuador. Under the theme ‘Educating the heart and evangelising life’, the celebration was the culmination of a series of activities held throughout the year.
Inauguration of the School – Kurdeg
The inauguration of the new school building was held on 15 September 2026 with great joy and gratitude. The programme began with a Solemn Holy Mass, presided over by Most Rev. Vincent Barwa, Bishop of Simdega.
Sa-Fa Family Leaders – the America
From 8 to 11 September, the leaders of the Sa-Fa Family’s National Teams from the Americas met in Ambato, Ecuador. The Headteachers and Pastoral Co-ordinators from the three centres in Ecuador also attended.
Taborin pastoral care is action – Marau – BR
Students participating in the ‘Adolescer SAFA’ social group, run by the Pastoral Care Department at Gabriel Taborin School in Marau, Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), carry out a series of activities aimed at fostering the Taborin Charism within the school and beyond its walls.
50 years of consecrated life – Spain
During the celebrations for the Feast of the Province of Our Lady of the Assumption, today, 23 August, Brothers Fidel Morejón, Pedro Pablo de Rodrigo, Saturnino Álvarez and Fernando Cob marked their 50th anniversary of religious life as Brothers of the Holy Family. Surrounded by the Brothers of the Province, their families and friends, they [...]
Perpetual vows. – Indonesia
On 15 August 2026, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the St Joseph the Worker Vice-Province (Philippines, Indonesia, East Timor) celebrated the Perpetual Profession of seven Indonesian brothers in the Institute of the Brothers of the Holy Family.
PASTORAL WORKERS – URUGUAY
On Saturday 8 August, a meeting was held for catechists and pastoral workers from all the Sa-Fa works in Uruguay. More than 70 people took part, including several Brothers. It was a day of formation, fellowship and reflection, led by Fr Adrián Pérez,
Loreto – Santa Ana Provincial Chapter
From 29 July to 6 August, the 2nd Chapter of the Province of Our Lady of Loreto – Saint Anne took place in Saaba (Burkina Faso). Thirty-five Brothers represented the communities of France, Italy, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Ghana.
