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.

Catch up on the latest Spiritan News in the Fall issue of One Heart, One Spirit. Exciting things are happening as we welcome a newly professed member to the Congregation, introduce a new Vocations Director, and celebrate the re-commitment of several Lay Spiritans...and welcome two new Lay Spiritans!

Pope Francis made an Apostolic Journey to Mauritius on September 9 and prayed at the shrine dedicated to Blessed Jacques Laval, a Spiritan missionary priest whose influence on the island in the mid 1800s earned him the nickname, "the Apostle of Mauritius."

On September 9, we celebrate the Feast of Blessed Jacques Laval to honor the “Apostle of Mauritius,” a man who worked tirelessly to empower and care for a forgotten people.

Lay Spiritan Dr. Anne Marie Hansen appears on the cover of the Summer 2019 Spiritan magazine, a publication of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit TransCanada Province. In this issue, read about the Mirembe Women's Project and important work being done by the Volunteer International Christian Service (VICS), a lay organization for Canadian citizens established by the Spiritans in 1971.

It was a joyous celebration as Matthew Broeren, C.S.Sp., made his First Profession of Vows as a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.

Eight Graduating Class from School in Nigeria