Discernment on the present of Consecrated Life The importance of discernment in the context of ongoing formation, necessary for missionary renewal in the face of new challenges and opportunities. This was the topic of study on Monday, May 12, in the program of the ongoing formation course that brings together in Rome, 16 Consolata missionaries from different parts of the world.

DR Congo, Father Kasinzi: “One day the sun of justice will rise and we will have peace” The Consolata missionary, Father Matthieu Kasinzi Mbuta , 57, speaks about the war situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, underlining the indifference of the international community and the strong appeal for peace by the Church.

Loved, Called and Sent on Mission in the World Reflection on the founding core of the charism introduced by Father Pietro Trabucco, IMC, a missionary with a deep understanding of the life of the Holy Founder and the mission of the Institute, as he carried out various services, including that of Superior General.

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Father James Lengarin: Pope Francis’ legacy to the Consolata Family In this video produced by the Communications Office in Rome, we present the testimony of the Superior General, Father James Lengarin, IMC, on the legacy left by Pope Francis to the Consolata Family.

Living the religious consecration as a Consolata missionary The group of Jubilee missionaries gathered in Rome for the ongoing formation course. On May 8 and 9, they met with the entire General council to reflect on the reality of the Institute in the world.

Leo XIV is the new Pope "Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.

Consecrated Life: Current Affairs and Perspectives “Consecrated Life, which in the past had great development in Europe and then in America, is growing today in Asia and Africa and, starting from this geographical reality, continues to be the protagonist of evangelization in the world”.

The Word of God: soul and guide of consecrated life The missionaries participating in the ongoing formation course in Rome dedicated the day of Tuesday, May 6, to listening to the Word of God. The retreat was led by the biblical scholar and professor Father Antonio Magnante, IMC, who in his meditation invited them to encounter the living and life-giving Word.

Perpetual Profession of Five Young Consolata Missionaries Ben Nyongesa and Gerald Ngula (from Kenya), Garuma Barkhesa (from Ethiopia), Henry Anyine (from Uganda) and Prosper Lupeke (from Tanzania) professed their perpetual vows in São Paulo, Brazil.

Rome: the 25 years Jubilee Ongoing Formation course begins In response to the mandate of the last General Chapter (2023), the Secretariat for Formation is promoting the first ongoing formation course in Rome from 5 to 31 May for a group of missionaries of Consolata who, in this six-year period, will celebrate 25 years of priestly ordination or perpetual profession.

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Pope Francis: a man of words and deeds Franciscus, or Pope Francis, a courageous leader who sacrificed himself without holding back, in the service of Christ Jesus, his Church and all humanity. Since he was elected to lead the Catholic Church, the priorities of his mission have been: preference for the poor, the fight for justice and peace, the care of the environment and the building of human fraternity, embraced in the mercy of God, a mercy that has no limits.

St. Joseph Allamano: 3. Holiness and the Spirit of Prayer Pope Francis used to tell us that “prayer is like the oxygen of life, it serves to attract to us the presence of the Holy Spirit who always pushes us forward” (General Audience, 11 November 2020). Thus, prayer is the privileged means through which we all come into contact with God, allowing us to achieve true familiarity with Him..

Mongolia. Francis for the missionary Cardinal Marengo In these hours we are all shaken. It is difficult to organize thoughts and translate them into words that make sense. It is a great shock, which needs to be traversed with faith. It will take time to fully understand the scope of the pontificate of Pope Francis.

Kenya. Francis and the smell of sheep Pope Francis (1936-2025) in the arms of the Father. I thank God for having met Pope Francis personally.

Fr. James Lengarin: “Christ conquered death and reminds us that hope is alive” “Let us rejoice and be glad because "Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed" (1 Cor 5:7-8). Encouraged by this certainty, as we live the year dedicated to our patron, St Joseph Allamano, and celebrate the Jubilee of Hope, I would like to express to all of you my wish that the Resurrection of Christ may revive hope and express all its potential for our mission of consolation”.

Saint Joseph Allamano: 2. Holiness and the Eucharistic Dimension Throughout this year, until February 2026, a team will prepare a reflection sheet each month to be used as a guide for retreats or for other moments of personal and community prayer. We publish the second meditation entitled "Holiness and the Eucharistic Dimension of Life".

St. Joseph Allamano: 1. Holiness and God Alone “In this three-year period in which we are invited to experience in a very special way the presence of St. Joseph Allamano in our lives, we wish to invite you during this year in preparation for the Centenary of his death (February 16, 2026), to pause and listen to his voice, and live what he has always taught us.”