The Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ is a worldwide Institute of Consecrated Life of Roman Catholic men, who are sometimes known as the Resurrection Fathers, Resurrection Brothers, or Resurrection Deacons, as their life within the congregation is fulfilled in one of these three positions: priest, brother or permanent deacon. The congregation was founded in 1836 Paris by Bogdan Jański, Peter Semenenko and Hieronim Kajsiewicz, at a time when many Polish religious people had emigrated from Poland due to persecution. Jański is recognized as the congregation's principle founder, while Father Semenenko became a leader and guide in matters of the Rule and of the spirit of the congregation; formulating, elaborating and defending the original aim of Jański. Members of the congregation profess vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. The congregation declared its intention to follow the advice of Pope Pius IX to "organize yourselves in a way that will do the most good for the Church." The congregation is divided into three provinces and one region, active in more than twelve countries around the world, including Austria, Belarus, Bermuda, Brazil, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, and the United States. One of the chief missions of the congregation is to provide and to improve religious education, as part of its general charism of working together for the resurrection of society. Related religious organizations include the Resurrection Sisters, also known as the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection, founded in 1891, and the Friends of the Congregation of the Resurrection, a lay ministry whose members support the mission of the Resurrectionist Family. The patron saints of the Resurrectionist Family are Saint Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary and guardian of Jesus, and Saint Cajetan, the patron of the unemployed and of all those seeking work.
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Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, USA Province
The Resurrectionist Family began with the Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ in 1836, and has developed into an international community with three administrative provinces: Ontario-Kentucky, United States of America, and Polish, with a South American region and its general headquarters in Rome. The USA province is headquartered in Chicago. Its history, mission, and ministries are discussed.
http://resurrectionists.com/
Congregation of the Resurrection, Ontario-Kentucky Province
The original work of the congregation was among poor immigrants in France. Before long, they spread to Poland, Germany, Canada and the United States. Information on becoming a Resurrectionist is presented, along with an overview of the congregation, most of whom are priests. Its ministries, publications, and prayer requests are included, along with announcements and a blog.
https://resurrectionists.ca/
Seminary of the Congregation of the Resurrection
The Resurrectionists are a Catholic religious community of priests and brothers who live and work throughout the world. The congregation began at a time of turmoil in Poland, founded by three Polish Catholics who were exiled to France, the congregation holds Mary up as the model for what they are called to be and do as Resurrectionists. The qualification for being a Resurrectionist are put forth, along with the stages of formation and program of studies.
http://resurrectionseminary.com/
The Congregation of the Resurrection
Headquartered in Rome, the Resurrectionist Family began in 1836, with Bogdan Janski, Peter Semenenko, and Jerome Kajsiewicz as its first three members, and founders of the body. Its history, mission and charism are highlighted, and its provinces and locations are posted, along with an overview of the members of the family, that being the Resurrectionist Fathers, Sisters of the Resurrection, and its lay membership.
http://resurrectionist.eu/en/
