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The Missionaries of the Precious Blood

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood. The C.PP.S. C ongregatio Missionariorum P retiosissimi S anguinis Domini Nostri Iesu Christi C. – congregatio (congregation/society) PP. – pretiosissimi (most precious) S. – sanguinis (blood)

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The Missionaries of the Precious Blood

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  1. The Missionaries of the Precious Blood

  2. The C.PP.S. • Congregatio Missionariorum Pretiosissimi Sanguinis Domini Nostri Iesu Christi • C. – congregatio (congregation/society) • PP. – pretiosissimi (most precious) • S. – sanguinis (blood) • Popular title in the US – Missionaries of the Precious Blood

  3. Spirituality • “. . . Is the entire life of the Christian who seeks to integrate self into the attainment of a relationship of mutuality, communion and friendship with God.” (Mark O`Keefe Becoming Good, Becoming Holy, 1995) • or a particular vision of the transcendent, way of seeing the world, one’s life and reasons for acting in the world (McFarland, 1997)

  4. Many Types of Spiritualities • More individual sense yet. . . • Often a group shares in the particular vision • E.g., in Christian Tradition • Franciscan, Jesuit or

  5. Many Types of Spiritualities Precious Blood

  6. Who/What is C.PP.S.? • 529 members in 19 countries • Increase of 20 from 12/2001 • A “society of apostolic life” • Live together without vows • Are bound together by the “bond of charity” which Gaspar (our founder) believed was stronger than vows. • Came to America in 1865 at request of Archbishop Purcell of Cincinnati to care for German immigrants in western Ohio

  7. CPPS World-wide • 2 Bishops • 490 Priests • 38 Brothers • 15 Definitively incorporated • 13 Special Formation • 48 candidates for priesthood & brotherhood 4/2014

  8. ASC – Sister Adorers of the Blood of Christ Sisters of the Precious Blood Dayton, OH Sisters of the Most Precious Blood – O’Fallon, MO Handmaids of the Precious Blood - New Mexico Sisters Adores of Precious Blood, London-Ontario Figlie della Carità del Preziosissimo Sangue ITALY Suore Missionarie del Preziosissimo SangueITALY Suore del Preziosissimo Sangue di Monza ITALY Congregazione Povere Ancelle del Preziosissimo SangueITALY Suore Adoratrice del Preziosissimo Sangue ITALY Religieuses Augustines du Precieux Sang - FRANCE Suore Passioniste del Precieux Sang - France Schwestern vom Kostbaren Blut - LIECHTENSTEIN Liefdezusters van Het Kostbaar Bloed - NEDERLAND Evangelische Marienschwesternschaft - GERMANY Jesus-Bruderschaft - GERMANY Society of the Precious Blood- ENGLAND Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon -OR Hermanas de la Preciosa Sangre - CHILE The Precious Blood Family

  9. Where are we?

  10. Teutonic Province Provincial Leadership Teutonic Province

  11. Mission in Chile

  12. Poland Deacon Ordination

  13. Colombia

  14. India

  15. Tanzania C.PP.S. Members in Africa

  16. Croatia New deacons in Croatia

  17. Bishop Erwin Kraeulter of the Xingo diocese of Brazil

  18. In Italy Temporary Incorporations in Italian Province

  19. Peru & Guatemala

  20. Cincinnati Province • Although provincial house is in Dayton?!? • The largest Province (about 225 members) • Sponsor • 3 missions • 2 Colleges • Retirement & Care center for members

  21. Saint Joseph’s College Colleges Calumet College of St. Joseph

  22. St. Charles Center

  23. Mission statement (excerpt) We are called to participate in the on-going renewal of the Church and the realization of the Presence of God among ourselves and those we serve.    In our willingness to be flexible and responsive to changing needs, we fulfill our mission through:    • supporting and nurturing one another  • embracing a life of prayer  • calling forth the gifts of the laity and working in collaboration with them  • preaching and witnessing the word of God • promoting conversion and reconciliation  • pursuing justice ever mindful of the poor and marginalized. 

  24. Responsive & flexible to needs of Church • 1889 – at request of Bishop Dwenger to found a Catholic College here • In 1940s at general request for foreign missionaries we went to Chile and Peru • During WW II sent numerous chaplains into military service • Currently trying to respond to needs for reconciliation

  25. Working with and Empowering the laity • People will tell us we are “right in there with them” “we’re down to earth” • In parishes we work to empower the laity • Lay associates: Companions, Unio Sanguinis Christi, Amici ELM!

  26. Ministries • Parishes (about 38%) • Education (about 12%) • Saint Joseph’s College • Calumet College of St. Joseph • San Gaspar Colleg (Chile) • St. Kaspar Gymnasium (Germany) • Foreign Mission (about 8%) • Preaching & renewal (about 4%) • Support & Service to Province (4%) • Retired (about 30%)

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