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Candidacy

For two seminarians of the Fraternity of St. Charles, this marks an important step on the path to the priesthood.

  • House of Formation
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The source of friendship

The experience of unity among brothers who live far from one another, like it was for the disciples sent by Christ, arises in reuniting around the Master. A story from the retreat for young priests.

  • Filippo Pellini
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Definitive Incorporation

In preparation for his ordination to the diaconate, seminarian Alessandro Milanesi has been formally admitted to the Fraternity of St. Charles.

  • House of Formation
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Called to be with Him

In Turin, many young people are struck by an encounter: it is Christ who is calling them to follow Him.

  • Paolo Pietroluongo
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The most important game

A football game can be an occasion to rediscover true joy: a story about three seminarians at a bar.

  • Matthew Tobin
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Audience with His Holiness Leo XIV

On Monday, March 16th, the Superiors of the Fraternity and the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles were received in an audience with Pope Leo XIV.

  • Redazione
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God is not a liar

The fullness of Easter is possible for those who live in companionship with Christ. A meditation from the Vicar General of the Fraternity of St. Charles.

  • Donato Contuzzi
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The joy of giving everything

From Poland to Germany and then to Italy, the sister of Sr. Alina, who, on March 25th, professed final vows in the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo.

  • suor Alina Graz
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The Better Part

From the study of architecture in Milan to definitive consecration in the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles: the story of Sr. Francesca Favero.

  • suor Francesca Favero
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The World in Piazza Vittorio

A short way from the Termini train station, you can encounter all of the cultures of the world. Here, there is also the pastor of St. Eusebius who welcomes those who knock at the door.

  • Maurizio Pirola
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Retreat in Pompei

For the formation house, a few days spent together in the magnificent setting of the Gulf of Naples.

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Pain has become expectation

The suffering of the Madonna enters into our own, allowing us to look at the mystery of pain. A meditation from the rector of the House of Formation.

  • Ruben Roncolato
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“You have expanded my heart”

Christian life as imitation of Christ and total openness of heart. A meditation of Fr. Donato Contuzzi, Vicar General.

  • Donato Contuzzi
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A true story

From Gudo Gambaredo to Venegono, a seminarian discovers gratitude in the encounter with the witnesses of the beginnings of the Movement.

  • Francesco Zannini
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Walking towards the Lord

19 university students on the Via Francigena accompanied by Sr. Giulia and Sr. Alina: a journey full of expectation, which led to the discovery that truly “God loves you.”

  • Giulia Parete
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Learning about “beautiful love”

Can one really speak to young people about affectivity and sexuality? At the Polytechnical University of Milan, a full lecture hall tells us yes.

  • Marco Ruffini
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Brother and friend

St. Francis and Giussani: two men divided by many centuries but closer to one another than it seems.

  • Massimo Camisasca
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Mass at Ca’ Granda

In Milan, to exchange Christmas greetings, a celebration with friends, relatives, and benefactors.

  • Milan
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Christ is Present

God comes into the world in the smallness of a baby, and continues to remain with us and in the world in the smallness of our human companionship: a meditation on the meaning of Christmas.

  • Massimo Camisasca
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