Founded by Saint Paul of the Cross (Paolo Francesco Danei), the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ (Congregatio Passionis Iesu Christi) are a Roman Catholic religious institute whose focus is on the Passion of Jesus Christ. Its members are known as Passionists. Saint Paul of the Cross wrote the Rules of the congregation in 1720, and was given permission to form the congregation by Pope Benedict XIII in 1725. The congregation first served in the hospital of Saint Gallicano, then left Rome to go to Mount Argentario, where they established the institute's first house, situated in a small hermitage near the summit of the mountain, and attached a chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony. They were joined by three others, one a priest, and the community began there, where it remains today. Pope Clement XIV gave the community the full rights enjoyed by other religious institutes in 1769, forming them as a Congregation rather than an Order. Its two chief goals are missionary work and contemplative life, as its founder desired a community that combined aspects of the contemplative orders, such as the Trappists, with dyanamic orders like the Jesuits. Over the years, their chief apostolate has been in hosting retreats and in preaching missions. The Passionists seek to teach people how to pray during retreats and missions, giving spiritual direction, and through prayer groups. Given a shortage of priests in the United States, the Passionists often serve as pastors of various parishes. Other than seminaries to train those who wish to become Passionate brothers and priests, the Passionists don't generally open schools and universities, although they do sponsor and run some schools. Founded Father Gaudentius Rossi and Elizabeth Prout (Mother Mary Joseph), in 1850, the Passionist Sisters (Sisters of the Cross and Passion) began as a convent for factory girls, but is now part of the larger Passionist movement and an international congregation.
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Confraternity of the Passion International
Founded by Saint Paul of the Cross, the Confraternity of the Passion is made up of lay members who live in the world, yet participate in the work of the Passionists, observing the Rules of the Society, meditating on the sufferings of Jesus Christ, and living in union with Him. Its origins, objectives, and approbations are featured, and an online store offers books and other products.
http://www.confraternityofthepassioninternational.org/
Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ
Founded by Saint Paul of the Cross in Italy in 1720, the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, also known as the Passionists, is a Catholic religious Order of Pontifical Right, and the Passionist family is made up of priests, brothers, nuns, sisters, and lay members. Official bulletins and documents are featured, and links to other Passionist sites and publications are included.
http://www.passiochristi.org/en/
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
Situated on forty-eight acres in West Hartford, Connecticut, Holy Family has been ministering to men, women and youth each year since 1951. Maintained by Passionists, the facility is open to any who desire to deepen their relationship with God and one another. An overview and schedule of retreats, the facility’s music ministries, and parish and pastoral support functions are included.
https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/
Passionist Volunteers International
Passionist Volunteers are recent graduates, men and women with work or professional experience, who voluntarily dedicate a year of their lives toward service in rural Mandeville, Jamaica, living a lifestyle that is focused on community, simplicity, spirituality and faith. A history of the organization, which supports the work of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ and the Sisters of the Cross and Passion.
http://passionistvolunteers.org/
PI is a not-for-profit corporation charged with promoting the international work of the Passionist Family, particularly at the United Nations. Its Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status with the UN is declared, and its NGO committees are defined, with general information about the United Nations and the ways in which the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ can work through the UN.
http://passionistsinternational.org/
Passionists, Province of Saint Patrick
The Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ is a religious Order of priests and brothers in the Roman Catholic Church. The Passionist communities in Ireland and Scotland, along with an English-speaking parish in Paris and a formation community in London, make up the Province of Saint Patrick. Its locations, ministries, and reports on its work within the province are presented.
http://passionists.ie/
Saint Paul of the Cross Monastery
Named for the founder of the Passionists, the St. Paul of the Cross monastery, church, and retreat center consist of a complex of buildings that stand on a hilltop overlooking the South Side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its history and features are defined, and directions are given. An introduction to the Passionists, Monastery Auxiliary, Passionist Volunteers, Passionist Associates, and vocations are featured.
http://www.stpaulofthecrossmonastery.com/
The Passionists of Holy Cross Province
With provincial and development offices in Park Ridge, Illinois, the Holy Cross Province is a member of a Roman Catholic religious order of vowed priests and brothers, sisters and nuns, whose origins are in Father Paul Francis Daneo, the founder, who became Saint Paul of the Cross. Members of the family are defined, along with its mission, charism, retreats, ministries, and contacts.
https://passionist.org/
The Passionists, Holy Spirit Province
The Holy Spirit Province of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ is headquartered in Australia, and covering all of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, and New Zealand. A profile of the congregation and its founder is put forth, along with communities, parishes and retreat centers within the province, Passionist youth retreats, the Passionist family group movement, and other programs.
http://www.passionists.com/
The Passionists, Saint Paul of the Cross Province
The Passionists of St. Paul of the Cross Province are part of an international Catholic religious community founded by Saint Paul of the Cross. Covering an area that extends from West Hartford, Connecticut to North Palm Beach, Florida, and west to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, its locations, ministries, and foreign missions are highlighted. A daily prayer, prayer intentions, and mass cards are discussed or made available.
https://thepassionists.org/
The Passionists, United Kingdom
Founded as a Catholic Religious Order in 18th century Italy, the Passionist vocation is lived out through the Community of the Passion, along with the Passionist Partners, its lay groups, as well as through the Passionist fathers, brothers, and sisters. A profile and history of the Order is set forth, and its missions, retreat houses, parishes, shrines, and other Passionist places are defined.
http://passionists-uk.org/
