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73-577: The Red Scapular of the Passion is a popular scapular and forms the uppermost portion of the Fivefold Scapular . Louise-Apolline-Aline Andriveau was born on 7 May 1810 in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule (Allier) to Leonardo and Apolline (Grangie) Andriveau. Her father was a notary who saw to it that she received a good education. The family moved to Paris when her father received a promotion. Upon

146-459: A Provincial Chapter. Vice-provinces usually look to a founding province to provide support in terms of personnel and finances until it is able to become self-sufficient. Otherwise, it enjoys the freedom and authority necessary to adjust matters to the particular needs of its mission. Regions and Missions are normally communities established in new missionary areas and they depend on the founding province or vice-province. The Superior General convokes

219-629: A great increase of faith , hope , and charity every Friday (the office day of the Passion). The apparition was repeated several times, and in the following year Pope Pius IX sanctified the sacramental on June 25, 1857. The White Scapular (also known as the Scapular of the Most Holy Trinity ) is the usual habit of the Secular Third Order of the Most Holy Trinity and is worn also by members of

292-449: A local superior who is chosen to exercise the ministry of leadership and the service of authority for the common good. The superior is assisted by a vicar and a group of advisors. Local communities are organized into larger groups: Missions, regions, vice-provinces, provinces. A province is led by a provincial and his council, composed of elected members. In terms of governance, the members of each province elect representatives who gather in

365-733: A momentous initiative in the year 1990 by establishing a Redemptorist community in Kenya, Africa. Now the mission has 7 indigenous priests along with the members of the province serving in the mission. The Province of Bangalore has also given birth to two other units, the Liguori Province of Kerala and the Vice-province of Majella along the western coast of India. As of 2011 there were some 260 Redemptorists in India, belonging to two Provinces, one Vice-Province, one Region and one Mission. The Region of Alwaye

438-600: A new monastery at Mount St Alphonsus, Waratah, New South Wales . It was opened on the founder's feast, 1887, just five years after the Redemptorists' arrival. In the first year at Waratah the community conducted 45 missions through New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia . A new house in Ballarat followed in 1888 and work began on a new monastery in the suburb of Wendouree. It was officially opened in September 1893. With

511-726: A number of allegations of child sexual abuse by a member of the institute in South Africa were revealed on the RTÉ programme Prime Time Investigates . Alan Shatter , the Minister for Justice and Equality , stated: I have been in touch with the Garda Commissioner about this matter who, of course, shares my concern at the revelations in the programme. The Superintendent in charge of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit

584-616: A task to proclaim the Good News and arrived in the Island country of Sri Lanka in the year 1938. The long cherished dream of the Redemptorists to establish a foundation in India was actualized in the year 1940 when the first community was established in Bangalore in 1940. It was Hugo Kerr, the Provincial Superior of the province of Dublin who obtained permission from Maurice Bernard Departures,

657-659: A total membership of one hundred and twenty-three. Today the Redemptorists of Britain are engaged in a variety of ministries: the mission amongst the poor of Zimbabwe , a renewal centre in Kinnoull , Perth where people can spend time in prayer and reflection as well as parishes in Birmingham , Bishop Eton in Liverpool and London . Their goal is "to defend our joy in Jesus Christ and to bring to others Plentiful Redemption" In 1898

730-657: A vision of the Blessed Virgin she had purportedly experienced in the Daughters of Charity house in Blangy. This gave rise to the so-called Green Scapular . In 1833, she joined the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul as Sister Apolline, and was sent to the convent in Troyes where she spent the next thirty-eight years. Initially, she taught school but was later assigned to visiting

803-401: A year, outside of a brother's home province. As members of a religious congregation, Redemptorists embrace the evangelical counsels , taking the three traditional religious vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Poverty means that all possessions are held in common and that no member may accumulate wealth. Chastity means more than abstaining from sexual activity and its purpose is to make

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876-672: Is adorned with specifically described images which are essential to it. One side of the scapular shows a crucifix , some of the Instruments of the Passion , and the words "Holy Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ Save Us." The other side depicts a small cross above the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sacred Heart of Mary plus the words "Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, protect us." In the United States of America, between 1953 and August 2008,

949-522: Is also a convent of Redemptoristines sisters in Merrivale, KwaZulu-Natal. For the Redemptorists of Southern Africa "... Justice and Peace is part and parcel of everything we are and do. In the South African context ... we are called by the poor to a simple life-style and we cannot avoid the struggle of the outcasts and oppressed of the townships and the desperate plight of the poor." In May 2011

1022-460: Is being appointed to examine the programme. In particular, he will examine whether any criminal behaviour was disclosed which can be pursued in this jurisdiction. The first house established was in Singleton, New South Wales , but during the summer heat missions were conducted in the cooler climate of New Zealand 's dioceses . As Singleton was an unsuitable base, the community oversaw the building of

1095-614: Is both a directive and executive body. In 1899 the Belgian fathers were requested by their government to take charge of a number of missions in the Congo State , at that time a Belgian colony: Kinkanda, Kionzo, Kimpese , Matadi , Sonagongo and Lake Tumba . In 1987 the Denver Province established a mission in Nigeria which was so fruitful that it soon became a vice-province. The members of

1168-598: Is known as Redemptorist Scapular, since the Redemptorist Fathers were first granted special faculties, in perpetuity, by the Holy See to bless and invest the scapulars in 1803 and to enroll the faithful into the respective confraternities. In 1847, the Red Passionist Scapular was added to the other four to become the current form of Fivefold Scapular, and in 1886 Pope Leo XIII gave permission to bless and enroll

1241-405: Is proper to the institute, experience the manner of living of the institute, and form their mind and heart in its spirit, and so that their intention and suitability are tested." Thus, the novices are given the opportunity for longer periods of prayer and spiritual reading as well as silence in order to reflect on the vocation God is offering and nature of their response. The spiritual development of

1314-681: The Camotes Islands . From 1914 to 1928 further communities were established, the most prominent being: Luzon (where the Redemptorists preached the first mission completely in Tagalog ), Lipa , Iloilo , Tacloban and Cagayan de Oro on Mindanao . In 1928, the Philippines was divided into two vice provinces, each under a different province—the Cebu vice-province responsible for the Visayas and Mindanao under

1387-555: The Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians). Etienne did not, at first, attach any particular importance to Sister Apolline's revelations, but being in Rome the following year, brought up the subject to Pope Pius IX . Much to Etienne's surprise the pope made no objection to the devotion being adopted, and even encouraged it, because of its message of redemption and mercy. Pius approved the use of

1460-737: The Oxford Movement . Coffin was engaged in missions until he was appointed first provincial in 1865. During his administration new houses were founded in various parts of the United Kingdom , St Mary's Monastery at Perth being the first Scottish monastery opened since the Reformation. By 1910, the province had eight houses: Clapham in London, Bishop Eton in Liverpool, St Benet's Church, Monkwearmouth , Bishop's Stortford , Kingswood , Edmonton and

1533-565: The Servite Order in 1255. Our Lady of Sorrows had promised that whoever meditated upon her seven dolors would receive her special protection at the hour of death. The Red Scapular (also known as the Scapular of the Passion of Our Lord and the Sacred Hearts and Jesus and Mary ) was revealed to Sister Apolline Andriveau, a Daughter of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul , in 1846. The Lord promised that whoever wore his Scapular would be granted

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1606-552: The blood libel , blamed Jews for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and called for a de facto boycott; under Creagh's watch, a number of Jews were violently beaten, and the majority of the Jewish population was driven out of Limerick after two years of near-total economic boycott. Today, the provincial house is located in Dublin with other communities being found in Belfast ( Clonard Monastery and

1679-668: The papal nuncio gave them responsibility for the parish of Saint Benno in the New Town ; their mission thrived until the community was expelled in 1808. In 1793, Hofbauer turned his sights on establishing communities in Germanic lands. Soon houses were opened in the south at Jestetten , Triberg im Schwarzwald , and Babenhausen . In 1818, a house was established in Switzerland at the abandoned Carthusian monastery in La Valsainte . In 1826, at

1752-705: The Bishop of Mysore, to establish a foundation in Bangalore. In the Lent of 1941 St. Gerard's House at John Armstrong Road became the First Permanent residence of the Redemptorists. On 1 October 1945 the Indian Redemptorist mission became a Vice-Province and Mathew Hickey was the first Vice-Provincial. And the next ten years (from 1945 to 1955) saw great structural developments with Mt. St. Alphonsus (MSA) being built which would be

1825-675: The Brown Scapular is "a sign of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary " and that "the scapular is not superstitious... One is not saved from Hell merely by wearing it. No, for it is a sign that they must live their lives in total obedience to God and trust in him, through and with the Immaculate Heart of Mary." In 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared in Fátima, Portugal , as Our Lady of

1898-621: The Cebu Province. Redemptorists arrived to Vietnam in 1925, with 66 missionary members from the Canadian Redemptorist Missionaries of the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine. The Province of Vietnam was officially established in 1964, with apostles in major cities such as Ha Noi, Sai Gon, Da Nang, Da Lat, and more. Their activities briefly stopped by 1975, likely due to the fact that this was the same year as when

1971-761: The Confraternity of the same Order (the Trinitarians). Saint John de Matha during his first Mass (around 1193) had a vision of Christ between two captives ( http://www.trinitari.org ). The Christian captive had a staff with a red and blue cross on the top in the Greek form (+). From this vision he founded the Order of the Holy Trinity and Captives (the Trinitarian Order) whose charism was to liberate Christians taken into captivity by

2044-519: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross) that Jesus told her that The priests of the Mission alone are to give this scapular, and those who wear it when blessed by them will receive every Friday a full remission of their sins, and a great increase of faith, hope, and charity." Sister Apolline's spiritual director advised her to write a letter describing her experiences to Jean-Baptiste Etienne, Superior-General of

2117-539: The General Chapter every six years. The General Chapter is the primary governing and representative body of the Redemptorists, carefully examining the mission of the congregation in accordance with the spirit of Alphonsus Liguori and its traditions. The day-to-day international affairs of the congregation are handled by the General Council, which is composed of a superior general and six consultors. The General Council

2190-665: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary . The Virgin Mary had promised Benincasa that whoever wore her Scapular would be under her special protection and receive special graces through her maternal intercession. The Blue Scapular was highly praised by Pope Clement X . The Black Scapular (also known as the Scapular of the Seven Sorrows of Mary ) was revealed to Pope Alexander IV shortly after he had sanctified

2263-746: The Irish province; and the Manila vice-province responsible for Luzon under the Australian province, now headquartered at the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran . The Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) had a profound impact on the Redemptorist Congregation and this resulted in them pledging themselves more strongly to the poor and disadvantaged in imitation of Alphonsus Liguori. When

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2336-418: The Moors and to glorify the Holy Trinity. (Today it is still seeking the glory of the Holy Trinity and the liberation of captives). Redemptorist The Redemptorists , officially named the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Latin: Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris ), abbreviated CSsR , is a Catholic clerical religious congregation of pontifical right for men (priests and brothers). It

2409-411: The Red Scapular was officially promoted by the Marian Center operated by the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul (a branch of the same order to which Sister Appolline belonged). The Red Scapular of the Passion described herein should not be confused with: Fivefold Scapular The Fivefold Scapular , also known as Redemptorist Scapular, is a sacramental made up of five best-known of

2482-452: The Redemptorists administer several shrines, which draw hundreds of thousands of people, the best-known being in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the Philippines, Rome, and Singapore. The congregation operates many retreat houses where people of all walks of life, Catholic or otherwise, can spend some time in reflection, either individually or in a group. Redemptorists are caretakers of the Byzantine icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help , depicting

2555-457: The Redemptorists becomes a "candidate" and goes to live in one of the communities so that both sides might become better acquainted. This lasts about two years during which they learn about Redemptorist prayer, life, and ministry. Assuming that all goes well, the candidate then begins the novitiate , lasting a year. The novitiate year is crucial, for it is then "... that the novices better understand their divine vocation, and indeed one which

2628-403: The Rosary , holding not only the Holy Rosary but also the Brown Scapular. Moreover, in her final apparition, during the Miracle of the Sun , one of the three seers, after known as Sister Lúcia , saw Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Furthermore, it was to Saint Dominic that the Virgin Mary appeared with the Rosary and the Brown Scapular, her arms outstretched (a gesture of prayer), saying, "One day by

2701-480: The Rosary and the Scapular I will save the world". Finally, the members of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fátima wear the Brown Scapular as a sign of personal consecration to Our Lady of Fátima . The Blue Scapular (also known as the Scapular of the Immaculate Conception ) is due to Venerable Ursula Benincasa , founder of the Order of Theatine Nuns , when a group of wealthy young women who had given up their wealth in order to live for Jesus Christ had wanted to honor

2774-470: The Vietnam war had ended. Redemptorist missionaries are still active in Vietnam to this day, and have sent members to other countries such as Australia, Thailand, Laos, Philippines, Angola, France, the US and Canada. Redemptorists arrived from Belgium in 1843, and the new province owed its great progress to Robert Aston Coffin , one of the band of converts associated with Cardinal John Henry Newman , Cardinal Henry Edward Manning , and William Faber in

2847-446: The Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus and the instruments of the Passion. The icon was entrusted to them by Pope Pius IX . It is now enshrined in the Redemptorist Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Rome , and Redemptorists propagate devotion to Mary under this title. As with most religious congregations, the Redemptorists are also involved in other forms of ministry such as parishes, education, youth and social communication. In recent years

2920-407: The apparition of July 26, 1846: Being in the chapel in the evening of the octave day of our Holy Father (St. Vincent de Paul), I saw, or thought I saw, Our Lord dressed in a flowing robe of a red color with a blue mantle hanging from his shoulders...He had in his hand a red scapular on which he was represented on the cross..." She further said that in a subsequent vision on September 14 (the Feast of

2993-419: The area. In July 1964 Sadupadesa College on Hennur Road was built to house students who would study philosophy. It is now turned into a Juvenate which is the first stage of formation (as of 2015). In July, 2010 Holy Redeemer Parish was erected in Sadupadesa. The Vice-Province of Bangalore grew steadily facing all odds and overcoming all obstacles to become the province of Bangalore on 15 August 1972 and also took

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3066-424: The congregation has increasingly become concerned with matters of social justice ; as the Generalate website states "Redemptorists believe that the saving love of God touches the whole person and calls for the transformation of social injustice into respect for the dignity of all men and women". The Redemptorist religious province of Cebu in the Philippines have made a specific commitment in this regard: "Moved by

3139-419: The continuation of expansion to where the congregation created new provinces, vice provinces, and missions in every decade, and established a network of lay associates and volunteers who work with the Redemptorists to bring the Gospel to the poor. Redemptorists are essentially a missionary society although their ministry is not confined to developing nations. According to their rule they are "to strive to imitate

3212-402: The death of her mother, it was decided that she should complete her studies at the convent of Saint Elizabeth. In 1830 Catherine Labouré had reported a vision of the Blessed Virgin, which she had experienced in the chapel of the motherhouse of the Daughters of Charity in Paris, which led to the development of the Miraculous Medal . Ten years later, in 1840, Sister Justine Bisqueyburu disclosed

3285-433: The early scapulars in the Catholic Church : the Brown Scapular of the Carmelites, the Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception , the Black Scapular of the Servites , the Red Scapular of the Passion, and the White Scapular of the Most Holy Trinity. There are 17 total officially approved scapulars of the Catholic Church. The Fivefold Scapular originally was a four-fold scapular (Brown, Black, Blue, and white), and

3358-406: The end of this period of formation, which lasts for a minimum of three years perpetual profession (final vows) is made and ordination to the diaconate and presbyterate follows for those called to holy orders (i.e. to become a priest). As the academic programs come to an end, all Redemptorists in temporary vows are required to participate in a pastoral experience for a minimum of six months to

3431-545: The eternal flames." Later, she appeared to Pope John XXII as the Mediatrix of all graces, promising him that "whoever shall wear my Scapular faithfully, pray the Divine Office [various indults have applied in the past and apply today], and exercise chastity in their state of life shall not suffer Hell , and if they should go to Purgatory , I shall bring them to Heaven on the First Saturday after their death" ( Sabbatine Privilege ). The Brown Scapular has been praised by numerous popes. Venerable Pope Pius XII said that

3504-412: The five scapulars cumulatively, and later the Church extended the faculty (to bless and enroll the Fivefold Scapular) to any priest. The Brown Scapular (also known as the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel , or simply as the Scapular ) is the most popular scapular. It was given to Simon Stock by Our Lady of Mount Carmel , who promised him that "whoever dies clothed in this scapular shall not suffer

3577-407: The houses in Ireland were constituted a separate province with the provincial house at Limerick . On 25 March 1901, the foundation of the juvenate house at Limerick was laid. The province of Ireland then comprised four houses: Limerick, Dundalk , Belfast , and Esker , Co. Galway. In 1904, John Creagh orchestrated the antisemitic " Limerick pogrom " by giving two antisemitic sermons that invoked

3650-405: The icon of that title, which is enshrined at the Redemptorist Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori in Rome . Many Redemptorist churches are dedicated to her under that title. However, the Patroness of the Congregation is the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title "Immaculate Conception," of which St. Alphonsus was a strong propagator even before Marian Dogma was officially promulgated. Alphonsus Liguori

3723-409: The living out of the three traditional vows can be truly challenging, each Redemptorist takes a fourth vow and oath, that of perseverance. The Generalate is in Rome. The most fundamental unit of the Redemptorists is the local community in which members live together, combining their prayers, experiences, successes and failures, as well as any possessions for the service of the Gospel. Each community has

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3796-480: The mainstay of the Redemptorists as they are well known for conducting parochial missions . The purpose of these parochial missions and the homilies preached by the Redemptorists is to "... invite people to a deeper love for God and a fuller practice of the Christian life." In accordance with the instructions of Liguori, preaching is to be down-to-earth and understandable to all who are listening. In order to advance their mission and provide places of pilgrimage,

3869-462: The margins of society and promoting the family through the Majellan magazine, Redemptorists have sought to highlight that people matter greatly to God . For the Australian Redemptorists, the issue of social justice "... matters to the Redemptorists for it is at the core of our mission in the world." Three Irish Redemptorists Mathew Hickey, Gerard McDonell and Leo O'Halloran from the province of Dublin with great zeal and missionary dynamism set on

3942-426: The ministry of the Church, and are incorporated into the institute with the rights and duties defined by law." At this point it is normal to begin studying philosophy and theology at university level. During this time there is ample opportunity to experience a variety of ministries in which the Redemptorists are engaged, both in the member's home country and internationally. Temporary vows are renewed annually. At

4015-432: The novice is of particular focus, especially through spiritual direction . During the novitiate the history and constitutions of the congregation are studied in depth. A simple profession is made at the end of the novitiate, and the person officially becomes a member of the Redemptorists for "By religious profession, members assume the observance of the three evangelical counsels by public vow, are consecrated to God through

4088-427: The order also conducted a psychotherapy clinic and Training Institute, Hofbauer Centre, from 1977 until 1998. Missionary activity continues to flourish across Australia. Through parochial missions, preaching, retreats , adult education , teaching in universities, social justice work, counselling, accompaniment of indigenous communities , chaplaincies , devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, working with people on

4161-459: The parish of Saint Gerard ), Cork , Dundalk, Athenry in Galway , Limerick and four houses are established. The Irish Redemporists are involved in parish ministry, youth work, Redemptorist publications and retreats. They also help staff the missions in Cebu in the Philippines Alec Reid , of Clonard Monastery, were instrumental in cross community initiatives, and helped facilitate the Irish Peace Process. Reid also helped promote talks for peace in

4234-410: The permanent house of the Studentate (7 June 1951) and the much awaited Holy Ghost Parish was opened for public worship on 24 May 1953. It was during this time St. Alphonsus School with the help of Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes, began in the Students’ wing of MSA. The school was later moved to Davis Road which stands till today catering to the education of the poor children who come from the vicinity of

4307-419: The political and social upheavals came in the 1960s and 1970s the Filipino Redemptorists stood in solidarity with those seeking justice and equality for they were to "... embrace the mission to proclaim by word and action, the Gospel of justice so that the poor's aspirations can be fully realised in Christ , the source of liberation." In 1996, the Cebu vice-province became an independent province, known as

4380-457: The poor, and caring for the sisters chapel. She had a particular devotion to the Passion of Christ. Sister Apolline reported that from 26 July 1846 to 14 September 1846 visions of Jesus and Mary appeared to her in the convent in Troyes, France and promised her that those who wear the scapular faithfully and contemplated the Passion of Jesus Christ would be granted a great increase of faith, hope and charity every Friday. She described

4453-408: The poverty and dehumanised condition of our people, and encouraged by their faith and desire for justice ... We, the Redemptorists of the Province of Cebu, as an apostolic community dedicated through our vows, are called to respond to the urgent needs of our people, especially the most abandoned and the poor ..." After an initial period of contact and discernment, the person seeking to enter

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4526-743: The province of Australasia, which included Australia and New Zealand, was created. New Zealand became an independent province in 1970 and from New Zealand, the Redemptorists went to Samoa in 1972. The years after World War II were a time of rapid expansion. As well as ongoing participation in the development of the vice-provinces in the Philippines and in Singapore and Malaysia , further houses were opened in New Town in Tasmania and Townsville and Miami in Queensland. There were also communities established in New South Wales : Campbell's Hill, Concord , Fairfield West , Penrith and Yagoona . In Victoria, there were communities at Balwyn , Box Hill , Brighton , Wongarra and Yarraville . In Melbourne ,

4599-447: The religious totally available for service; it is also a sign that only God can completely fill the human heart. For a member of a religious congregation, obedience is not slavishly doing what one is told by the superior but being attentive to God's will by prayerfully listening to the voice of the person in charge. For the Redemptorist, the three vows challenge those values presented as being important by modern-day society. Recognising that

4672-501: The request of the government of Austria, the Redemptorists established a community in Lisbon , Portugal, with the purpose of ministering to German speaking Catholics. Other houses quickly followed in German-speaking areas: Mautern an der Donau (1827), Innsbruck (1828), Marburg (1833), Eggenburg (1833), and Leoben (1834). The congregation also rapidly expanded into Belgium with communities at Tournai (1831), Sint-Truiden (1833), Liège (1833), and Brussels (1849). A community

4745-569: The scapular by a rescript on June 25, 1847. He further granted to the priests of the Congregation of the Mission the faculty of blessing the scapular and investing the faithful with it. The Superior-General was allowed to communicate the faculty of blessing and investing the scapular to priests outside the Vincentian order and such a scapular can now be invested by any Catholic priest. Sister Apolline later served in Caen and Montolieu , where she died 23 February 1895. The scapular and its bands must be made of red wool and unlike most scapulars it

4818-448: The south now being cared for by the Ballarat community, those in Waratah looked north to Queensland and the first missions were preached there in 1889. Missions began in Brisbane and its surrounds, with their success convincing the Archbishop to extend the programme to the far flung country parishes. The first structure that was purpose-built for the Redemptorists in New Zealand was St Gerard's Church in Wellington in 1908. In 1927,

4891-503: The vice-province have made concerted efforts to involve the laity in their work. The Redemptorists also minister in Angola (1967); Burkina Faso ; Ghana ; Ivory Coast (1993); Madagascar (1967); Niger ; Zimbabwe (established by the British Redemptorists in 1960 and revitalized in 1989) In 1990 the Indian Redemptorists began a mission in Kenya where there are several professed members. In South Africa Redemptorists administer parishes in Cape Town , Rustenburg and Howick . There

4964-432: The virtues and examples of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer consecrating themselves especially to the preaching of the word of God to the poor" . Their labors consist principally in missions, retreats, and similar exercises. In 2019, there were approximately 5,500 Redemptorists in 82 countries throughout the world. Alphonsus Liguori wanted his companions to be itinerant preachers of the Word of God. Traditionally, this has been

5037-462: Was an initial difficulty with the houses in the Papal States being separated from those in the Kingdom of Naples, but this was overcome in 1793 and the congregation soon opened houses in Sicily and other parts of southern Italy . The congregation was soon to move beyond the borders of present-day Italy. In 1785, two Austrians, Clemens Maria Hofbauer and Thaddeus Hübl, joined the Redemptorists. In 1786 Hofbauer and Hübl went to Warsaw, Poland where

5110-575: Was deeply moved by the plight of the poor living in Naples and the surrounding area and established his community with the aim of providing spiritual nourishment. Amongst his companions was Gerard Majella . In 1748 Alphonsus petitioned Pope Benedict XIV , to allow him to establish a congregation to minister to the poor in the area around Naples. Benedict agreed and the congregation was formed on November 9, 1732. Within ten years of its foundation, communities had been established at Nocera, Ciorani, Iliceto, and Caposele . Due to political complications, there

5183-439: Was established in 1992 and became a Province (Province of Liguori) in 2008. The Region of Mumbai was established in 1999 and was raised to the status of a Vice-Province in 2011. The Mission of Kenya began in 1990 and there are several perpetually professed Kenyan members. The first Redemptorists, belonging to the Irish province, arrived in Opon , Cebu , on 30 June 1906, setting up missions in Compostela , San Francisco and on

5256-719: Was even established in the Netherlands, at the time somewhat anti-Catholic , when a house was opened in Wittem in 1836. The revolutions of 1848 which swept over Europe caused much upheaval, and the Redemptorists were expelled from Switzerland and Austria and were at risk elsewhere. The congregation thrived throughout the remainder of the 19th century; in 1852 there were four provinces, and by 1890 this had increased to twelve with communities having been established in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, England, Scotland, Spain, and Suriname. The 20th century saw

5329-467: Was founded by Alphonsus Liguori at Scala , Italy, for the purpose of labouring among the neglected country people around Naples . It is dedicated to missionary work and they minister in more than 100 countries. Members of the congregation are Catholic priests and consecrated religious brothers . The Redemptorists are especially dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and were appointed by Pope Pius IX in 1865 as both custodians and missionaries of

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