Fraternity and mission

«Fraternity and mission» is the magazine of the St. Charles Fraternity. Since 1995, it has collected witnesses and meditations from our missionaries.

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From philosophy to friendship

From the halls of the university to the School of Community, all through a book of Fr. Giussani’s: a story from South America.

  • Federico Ponzoni
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May in the Oratory 2025

The house of Turin held their 43rd annual “May in the Oratory” event. A month of sports, concerts, culture and community in the spaces of Santa Giulia, in the Vanchiglia neighborhood of Turin.

  • Torino
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From heart to heart

The beloved son and the peace of the heart. A witness from Paraguay.

  • Julián de La Morena
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Coffee and Pick Up Soccer

Tuesdays at the Magliana: encounters and witness from “one of the best days of the week”

  • Matthew Tobin
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Candidacy

On Saturday, May 24, three seminarians of the Fraternity of St. Charles were admitted to Holy Orders, a first and important step on the path towards the priesthood.

  • House of Formation
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Through the veil of darkness

We are called to bring the companionship of Christ to all situations of suffering: a witness from Paraguay.

  • Patricio Hacin
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A friendship just begun

The gift of an encounter and the grace to begin again. Together because of need to seek out a path.

  • Alessio Cottafava
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XIV General Assembly

The XIV General Assembly of the Fraternity of St. Charles has concluded, confirming Father Paolo Sottopietra as Superior General. Here are the photos and the report.

  • Varigotti
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Without words

When there are no longer any words, the only adequate response is the presence of Christ.

  • Martino De Carli
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Educating to what matters

The involvement of a parishioner with our mission makes us recognize the richness of what we have received.

  • Antonio Acevedo
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Holy Week for Children

Six days of songs, games, workshops and catechism to prepare for the resurrection of Jesus.

  • Mexico City
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The Christian, a man alive

“Why are you looking among the dead for He who is living?”. A reflection on the presence of Christ, today.

  • Emmanuele Silanos
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The table of the King

In Vienna, a very special lunch at which Jesus Himself sits at table with us.

  • Giorgio Ghigo
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Way of the Cross for Children

A living procession along the streets of the neighborhood Las Aguas, in the center of the Colombian capital.

  • Bogotà
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All of this is the fruit of an embrace

This past December 20th, after 36 years of mission in Paraguay, Fr. Aldo Trento passed away. To remember him, we are publishing an interview he gave to the Fraternity of St. Charles in December of 2022.

  • Aldo Trento
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The heart of confession

From catechism classes to the discovery of the value of the sacrament: the story of Maria Gabriella.

  • Giacomo Landoni
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