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The 2nd OFS‑YOUFRA Pan‑African Congress
From August 21 to 26, 2026, the 2nd OFS–YouFra Pan-African Congress took place in Kampala, Uganda, under the central theme “Be Peacemakers.” The motto guiding
September: Servant of God José Jorge Bunader (1889 – 1952)
José Jorge Bunader was born on January 15, 1889, in El Metn (Jabal Lubna, Lebanon). After moving to Argentina, he remained there for the rest
On-going Formation: Exploring Our Rule (Module 4)
The Secretariat for Formation presents the fourth module on deepening our understanding of our way of life by examining articles of our OFS Rule. Concordances
KOINÕNIA: The beauty and appeal of the Christian life
2026 THEME “ST. FRANCIS’ EASTER: An Event of Hope” KOINÕNIA – 02 – 2026 (PDF): The beauty and appeal of the Christian life: “Praise and
August: St. Pope Pius X (1835 – 1914)
Saint Pius X, in the world Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, wrote the following words in his will and testament: “I was born poor, I have lived
July: Saint Elisabeth of Portugal (1271-1336)
Isabella of Aragon, also known as Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, was born in Zaragoza on January 4, 1271. She was the third child of Peter