Religious Brothers Day is May 1! Read about the rich history of Spiritan brothers and their invaluable contributions to our religious community. Plus, Spiritans are celebrating an exciting anniversary this year!

On March 3, we celebrate the Feast of St. Katharine Drexel, who worked with the Spiritans in many parishes and schools serving African-American communities in Philadelphia, New York, and the deep South. She died in 1955 and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1988.

Having served four years as a volunteer chaplain during World War 1, Blessed Daniel Brottier is sometimes referred to as "Teflon Dan," as nothing seemed to harm him while on the front lines of war. He died on February 28, 1936 and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1984.

Fr. Kenneth Iwunna, C.S.Sp's. dream has come true. He is now working in Ethiopia as a missionary.

Mrs. Judy Benoit Stubbs, longtime Lay Spiritan, passed away on January 30, 2020, at the age of 77. Funeral services were held on February 1, 2020 in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings, Louisiana. Burial took place in the Calvary Cemetery, Garden of Angels.

Spiritan co-founder Venerable Francis Libermann inspired and empowered thousands of missionaries around the world. February 2 marks the 168th anniversary of his death in 1852.

January 1, 2020 is the 57th anniversary of the death of twenty Spiritan confreres – nineteen Belgians and one Dutch – who were killed in Kongolo in the present-day Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Catch up on the latest Spiritan news in the Winter 2019 One Heart newsletter.

May we ask you this Christmas to consider a gift to enable Spiritan missionaries to help children and families with basic needs and to see hope for tomorrow.

Fr. Thomas Byrne, C.S.Sp. of Bethel Park, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, died peacefully December 5, 2019 at Libermann Hall, Bethel Park PA. He was 81 years old.

In an increasingly divided world, GivingTuesday represents a new global ritual based in joy and hope, proving that acts of kindness and goodwill can transcend country, race, religion and political ideals, and create connections between people.

Fr. Bill Christy, C.S.Sp., was featured in the Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper, in an article titled "Local Spiritan Priest Fulfills Sense of Adventure." Also featured is how Spiritan founder Claude Poullart des Places helped foster vocations.

In honor of National Vocation Awareness Week celebrated November 3-9, 2019, Spiritan Fr. Lazarus Langbiir, C.S.Sp., reflects on his vocation as a Spiritan.

This month, we’re honoring the men and women from Africa who have pioneered the Catholic faith! Black Catholics have had a huge impact on the history and traditions of Christianity. Spiritans have had a role in the evangelization of Africans and African-Americans since its founding.

Fr. William Headley, C.S.Sp., reflects on his recent journey of the last 70 miles of the ancient pilgrimage route, Camino de Santiago, in northern Spain.

The Spiritan tradition is rooted in mission. With missions in more than 60 countries around the world, more than 2,500 priests, brothers, and Lay Spiritans work tirelessly to share God's love and build community in parts of the world that are often neglected.

The Feast Day of Spiritan founder Claude Poullart des Places was even more meaningful this year for several Lay Spiritans, who renewed their commitment during a meaningful ceremony at the Spiritan Center.

In May 2019, Maxwell Turnwald completed his Eagle Scout project at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

On October 2, we celebrate the Feast Day of Spiritan co-founder Claude Poullart des Places.

Meet Fr. Honest Munishi, C.S.Sp., the new Vocations Director for the Congregation of the Holy Spirit Province of the United States.