The Passionists
We Passionists proclaim God’s love for the world revealed through the Passion of Jesus Christ.
The Passionists, a family of priests, brothers and laity, reach out with compassion to the crucified of today. We keep alive the memory of Christ’s passion through our commitment to community, prayer, ministries of the word, and service to those who suffer. We welcome all who seek renewed life through the power of the cross and the hope of the resurrection.
The Passionists are a Roman Catholic religious order of vowed priests and brothers, sisters and nuns operating with the full support and approval of the vatican and the Holy Father. Our mission is the communication of the saving message of the Cross of Jesus Christ. Passionists are scholars, preachers, spiritual directors, retreat masters, teachers, chaplains, authors, musicians, artists, researchers, gardeners, poets and ministers to the suffering people of the world.
Paul Francis Daneo, an italian mystic and saint known popularly as St. Paul of the Cross, founded the Passionists in 1720. For St. Paul of the Cross, the Passion of Jesus was “the most overwhelming work of God’s love.” He was convinced that renewed awareness of the suffering of Christ could lead persons to deepened faith and help them to find meaning in the midst of their suffering and distress. Through ministries of preaching and communication, St. Paul of the Cross worked to renew the religious awareness of his time, particularly among the neglected groups of his society. Today Passionists everywhere continue the mission of their dedicated founder.
The Passionist Congregation came to America in 1852, settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Holy Cross Province celebrated 100 years in 2006.
Contacts
- Reverend Theodore Vitali – Local Province contact
- Reverend James Price – 1st Consultor