WYD Lisbon 2023: A Transformative Encounter
29 Aug 2023In July and August 2023, Ambassadors of a Worldwide Brotherhood (WWB) from several countries came together for an international meeting. Together they participated in the World Youth Days in Lisbon, Portugal. A testimony of Maria Corte-Real da Silva from Timor-Leste: Participating in World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon 2023 granted me the extraordinary privilege of…
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WYD Lisbon 2023: Awesome!
29 Aug 2023In July and August 2023, Ambassadors of a Worldwide Brotherhood (WWB) from several countries came together for an international meeting. Together they participated in the World Youth Days in Lisbon, Portugal. Experiences of the Ambassadors WWB from Tanzania: Tanzania was represented by 6 Ambassadors, 2 of the expected ambassadors were not lucky to participate for…
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Ten New Postulants in Indonesia
29 Aug 2023On 25 August 2023, in the chapel of the Brothers CMM in Manado, ten new postulants were accepted in our congregation. The postulants were accepted by Br. Philipus Weridity CMM, Provincial of the Brothers CMM of Indonesia, during a solemn Eucharistic celebration. The celebration was led by Father Damianus Yangko Alo Pr, Parish Priest of…
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Thanksgiving Celebration of 25 years and 40 years of religious life in Indonesia
04 Jul 2023The big family of the Brothers CMM of the Indonesian Province expresses its gratitude for Brother Andreas Efruan who celebrated 40 years of religious life, and for the Brothers Paskalis Wangga, Paulinus Zebua and Emarius Gulö who celebrated their 25 years jubilee on 23 June 2023. Gratefully showing awareness of God’s role in this life,…
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The legacy of Bishop Zwijsen
19 Jun 2023From 12 to 17 June 2023, 28 brothers from Indonesia attended an in-depth course on the history of the congregation, provided by study secretary Charles van Leeuwen. Br. Ronald Randang took care of translations. The workshops took place in Tomohon. Provincial Superior Brother Philipus Weridity expressed his gratitude for the initiative of the General Board…
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Ambassadors of a Worldwide Brotherhood
01 Jun 2023The concern of our congregation is especially directed towards youth. Through education, but also through other forms of guidance, we want to help these young people find their way in the world of tomorrow. Since 2008, an international youth movement has been active around the brothers under the name ‘Ambassadors of a Worldwide Brotherhood’ (WWB)….
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Workshop CMM History in Kenya
05 May 2023Twenty brothers from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, led by study secretary Charles van Leeuwen, participated in a workshop on the history of the Congregation of Brothers CMM. The workshop took place in Nakuru, from 9 to 15 April 2023. ‘This workshop is a form of empowerment. Seeing where we have come from as a…
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Renewal of vows in Kawambwa, Zambia
05 May 2023It is a common practice for temporary professed brothers in our congregation to renew their vows before they expire. This practice is a good and holy one in that the brothers constantly renew their dedication to God in their vocation. Through Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion we were given over to God for His service. We…
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100 years CMM in Indonesia
26 Apr 2023On 21 May 1923, the first community of the CMM brothers in Indonesia was opened, in Padang, West Sumatra. This year, the Province of Indonesia is celebrating its 100th anniversary. This, of course, will be celebrated grandly. The main celebrations will take place in and around the communities of Lembata, Balige, and Manado. On May…
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