ICCRS

14 February 2014 Oreste Pesare, Director of ICCRS, and his wife Nunzia attended today the morning Mass presided over by His Holiness Francisco in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae. At the end of the celebration, Pope Francis greeted them personally and emphasized the importance of the unity of the Charismatic Renewal in its manifold expressions. In addition, once again he asked for prayers for his Petrine ministry. We thank God for...

29 January 2014 We publish next a news from Vatican Radio based on the homily given by Pope Francis yestarday during Mass in Casa Santa Marta, in which he speaks about the praise referring to the CCR: Vatican Radio) Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Tuesday morning in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta residence. Following the readings of the day, the Holy Father spoke about the proper attitude of the Christian at prayer. Listen: ...

6 October 2013 It was a grace for ICCRS in the person of its President, Michelle Moran, and its Director, Oreste Pesare, having celebrated ―last Saturday, 14th September― the twentieth anniversary of its recognition by the Holy See. At the celebration were present other important figures in the history of ICCRS, who delivered a brief testimony and thanksgiving for such a significant commemoration: H. E. Rev. Card. Joseph Cordes...

12 September 2013 ICCRS has the great joy to inform the CCR worldwide that the Holy Father received our president, Michelle Moran, together with the President of the Catholic Fraternity, Matteo Calisi, in a private audience. The meeting took place last Monday 9th September 2013 in the Apostolic Palace. Michelle and Matteo spoke to the Roman Pontiff about the Charismatic Renewal around the world and, taking advantage on the occasion, they...

7 August 2013 In the return flight from Brazil, one hour after taking off from Rio de Janeiro on the evening of Sunday, 28th July, Pope Francis met with reporters aboard the plane in a long press conference. Marcio Campos, one of the journalists asked Him: [...] In Brazil, the Catholic Church has lost faithful over the years. Is the Charismatic Renewal Movement a possibility to avoid the faithful joining the Pentecostal churches? Thank...

25 June 2013 The special fund that was set up in memory of dear Bp Joe has now been closed. We are grateful to all those who made a donation to help support ICCRS formation projects. This year we have been able to offer bursary assistance to some LFI participants as well as giving a small amount towards our special formation project in China. If you would still like to make a donation to help support ICCRS formation or our special project...