On October 31, 2024, Father Eberhard Neugebauer C.Ss.R. passed away at the age of 85 in Bous, Germany. Born on August 18, 1939, he entered the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) early in life, making his first profession in 1964 and being ordained a priest on August 18, 1969. His life was marked […]
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In the Sign of the Cross: Klemens Maria Hofbauer
Klemens Maria Hofbauer, the “Apostle of Vienna,” embodied a deep and almost mystical devotion to the Cross of Christ throughout his life. For Hofbauer, the Cross was far more than just a symbol seen in churches or on paintings; it was a living, all-encompassing reality, a guidepost for the path Jesus walked, and a reminder […]
Re-analogization in a Digital World
Imagine sitting in a cozy room, surrounded by books, a notebook, and a fountain pen. No notifications, no screens—just you and the simple tools of everyday life. Does that sound like a step backward? Perhaps, but in this return to analog practices, more and more people are finding deep satisfaction and peace in an otherwise […]
In Memory of Father Bernard Rey-Mermet C.Ss.R.
With great gratitude and deep sorrow, we remember Father Bernard Rey-Mermet C.Ss.R., who passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, at Maison St.-Paul nursing home in Fribourg, Switzerland. Father Bernard was a member of the Redemptorists for over 70 years and spent his life tirelessly serving the faith and people. Father Bernard was born on […]
In Memory of Father Johan Meijer C.Ss.R.
With deep sorrow and gratitude for his blessed life, we say farewell to Father Johan Meijer C.Ss.R., who passed away on July 22, 2024, in Tilburg, Netherlands, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Father Johan was a member of the Redemptorists for over 60 years and served tirelessly in the Province of St. Clement. […]
In Memory of Brother Stefan Jegge
With deep sorrow and gratitude for his fulfilled life, we say farewell to Brother Stefan Jegge, who passed away on July 7, 2024, at the Kehl Nursing Home in Baden, Switzerland, after a long illness. Brother Stefan was a member of the Redemptorists for over 60 years and a cherished brother in the Province of […]
In Memory of Fr. Peter Niesemann C.Ss.R
Pater Peter Niesemann was a significant member of the Redemptorist order and played a formative role at the Collegium Josephinum Bonn (CoJoBo). Born in 1942, he joined the order in 1963 and was ordained as a priest in 1968. His life’s work is closely tied to CoJoBo, where he completed his Abitur and later served […]
Cardinal Parolin Meets Two Redemptorist Priests Released from Russian Captivity
In a poignant encounter, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, met with Fathers Bohdan Galeta and Ivan Levitsky, two Redemptorist priests recently released from Russian captivity, on July 23, 2024, in Lviv, Ukraine. This meeting underscored the Vatican’s ongoing solidarity and support for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Cardinal Parolin’s visit […]
Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori: A Life in Service to Humanity
On August 1st, we commemorate the death of Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, the founder of the Redemptorists and one of the most prominent theologians and Doctors of the Church in modern times. His legacy, deeply rooted in the Catholic Church, continues to inspire believers and clergy worldwide. A Life for the Poor and Abandoned Born […]
Release of Ukrainian Priests Father Ivan Levytskyi and Father Bohdan Geleta
After more than 19 months in Russian captivity, Ukrainian priests Father Ivan Levytskyi and Father Bohdan Geleta are finally free. Their release on June 28, 2024, marks a significant moment for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and its followers worldwide.The two priests, members of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, were arrested in Berdiansk […]