Reflections of a Barnabite Postulant

As most of you know, on April 3, I will have the joy of being a Barnabite postulant for the period of one month. It has been a month of great grace and deep blessings. As I am initiated into the customs and practices of the Order all of which have been interesting and not complicated. Life at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima has proven to be a blessed experience. My community companions are a blessing in my life and I hope that I am somewhat of a blessing in their lives as well.

I would be remiss if I did not extend a thank you to Fathers Gabriel, Joseph, Julio, Paul, and Peter. All of whom have helped to guide me along the way through guidance and good conversation coupled with a deep understanding.

Anyone who is thinking of a Barnabite vocation should certainly be willing to make the step of crossing the threshold. It is my hope that others will desire to follow in the footsteps of our great founder - St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria and the many Barnabites who have lived before us.

May all be blessed on this feast of the Divine Mercy!

Zaccarian April Dates

April 2

1859– Death of Fr. Agostino Šuvalov – Russian convert and apostle of ecumenism.

1872 – Death of Fr. Tommaso Manini – cofounder of the Daughters of Divine Providence.

April 4

1555 - Death of Angelic Paola Antonia Negri – the first to receive the habit of the Angelic Sisters.

April 8

1850 – Death of the Servant of God Fr. Fortunato Redolfi, founder of the Barnabite oratories, noted style of youth ministry.

April 10

1990 – Death of Fr. Salvatore De Ruggiero who was the first to promote the reading of the Founder’s Sermons, publishing them in an appendix to a biography of the Founder in 1933.

April 13

1546 – Death of Venerable Giacomo Antonio Morigia, cofounder of the Barnabites.

April 15

1536 – Venerable Fr. Giacomo Antonio Morigia elected first Barnabite Superior.

April 18

1662 – The Barnabites move their Curia from Milan to Rome.

April 19

1921 – Pope Benedict XV approved the Constitution of the Lega di San Paolo (League of St. Paul giving rebirth to the Zaccarian Third College.

April 22

1802 – Diocesan phase of the Cause for the Canonization of St. Anthony M. Zaccaria begun in Milan.

April 25

1810 Napoleon issued decree suppressing religious orders, including the Barnabites.

Holy Week Greetings

May this week in which we prepare for the Feast of Easter the Rising of Jesus from the dead be a week of deep prayer and reflection for all of us. May Jesus the Lover of Mankind bless all the members of the CRSP chat!

May all Barnabites be blessed in their vocation of service to others as they strive to continue the works begun by Saint Anthony M. Zaccaria

Barnabite Prayer Intentions

I would also like to share with you the Barnabite Prayer Intentions for 2008.

Have a Blessed Day!

Barnabite Messenger Posted

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that Fr. Gabe has posted the latest Barnabite Messenger on the Provinical website. Please visit to see the exciting things that are going on in our Province and Congregation: a new bishop; 50th Anniversary celebrations and much more!

Here's the link: Barnabite Messenger