ptitfres
Retreat Province of Hope

Retreat Province of Hope

Between 4 and 11 January, the Brothers’ retreat and gathering took place in Passo Fundo (Brazil). Eighteen Brothers participated in person and six participated via Zoom. The gathering was a time of fraternal sharing about the challenges we are facing in these times.

50 years in Ecuador

50 years in Ecuador

On Christmas Day, 25 December, during the 10 o’clock Mass at Puyo Cathedral, the opening of the jubilee year was celebrated, marking half a century of the presence of the Brothers of the Holy Family in this small Andean country.

From rubbish to life

From rubbish to life

A group of young people from the Sa-Fa Communities in Madrid returned to Nijar (Almería, Spain) a few days before Christmas. Amongst shacks, cleared rubbish and newly planted plants, they managed to transform the place into a habitable area.

Sa-Fa Family of Uruguay: closing of the triennium

Sa-Fa Family of Uruguay: closing of the triennium

On 6 December 2025, the Meeting of Directors and Provincial Animation Teams of the Uruguay sector was held at the Sagrada Familia School in Montevideo, marking the end of the 2023-2025 triennium. More than 50 participants were present.

Presentation of the 39th Chapter – Burkina Faso

Presentation of the 39th Chapter – Burkina Faso

Brief overview of the meeting to report back to the Brothers on the work of the 39th General Chapter, introduction to the new Provincial Council, and farewell to some members of the former Council.

Advent Retreat: Fraternity and Brothers. Gavà

Advent Retreat: Fraternity and Brothers. Gavà

Yesterday, the Fraternity of Gavá and the Community of Brothers of Gavá held their Advent Retreat together. It took place in Cal Mata, Penedés. The gathering was marked by a fraternal atmosphere, where we shared a day of prayer, reflection and fellowship.

Meeting of Religious Brothers in Rome

Meeting of Religious Brothers in Rome

On 29 November, around 100 Brothers from 17 different Congregations took part in the annual meeting of Brothers living in Rome. Since 2015, the Tutti Fratelli group has been continuing this rich tradition. Called to live the “culture of encounter”: this was the theme for reflection.

30 Years of the Gabriel Taborin School- Burkina Faso

30 Years of the Gabriel Taborin School- Burkina Faso

Currently, the Taborin School… Taborin in Ouagadougou is the largest Sa-Fa Family Center in the world, with over 3,047 students. It is beginning to offer Early Childhood and Primary Education and has plans to establish a Higher Professional Training Center.

Fraternity Meeting – Uruguay

Fraternity Meeting – Uruguay

On 22 November, the ‘Gathering of Nazarene Fraternities of Uruguay’ was held at the Piedras Blancas retreat house in Montevideo. Thirty-three members from the country’s eight fraternities participated. We were accompanied by Brothers Ernesto, Edgardo, Ricardo and Alejandro.

Distillery Holy Family. Belley

Distillery Holy Family. Belley

On November 20, 2025, the new name of the distillery, “Destilería Sagrada Familia,” was unveiled in Belley. This new name serves to commemorate the shared history between the Congregation and the distillery.