*SOS – Your Help is Important!*
Families in Spain impacted by the recent “DANA” floods, urgently need support to cover their essential needs.
The official Spanish Focolare association, *Igino Giordani Foundation* is is the channel through which financial assistance is being made available to families affected by DANA.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
The bank details are:
Caixa Bank
Account name: […]
1st May: Word of Life Meeting, 8pm in 20 College Park Avenue or by Zoom
10th May: UPM Lesson “Recognizing oneselft, the Statutes a path and a mirror”,How to read the Statutes (Panel Discussion) – Raphael Takougang, Cristiane Ribeiro, Elfriede Glaubitz
19th-26th May, Laudato Sì Week
1st September- 4th October, Season of Creation
‘Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you’ (Jn 21:17)
Summary of the first lesson of the 2025 Popular Marian University (UPM) Course, “Recognising oneself: The Statutes: a path and a mirror” held on 11th January, 2025.
The focus of this year’s UPM lessons is on the statutes of the “Work of Mary”, referred to as its “identity card,” exploring their spiritual and organizational significance. This […]
The United Nations has declared 2025 as a year dedicated to four key global themes: Glaciers’ Preservation, Peace & Trust, Quantum Science & Technology and Cooperatives. For the Focolare Movement, rooted in unity and a commitment to universal brotherhood, these themes resonate deeply, as expressed in the Final Document of the General Assembly 2021, Courage […]
[more]We are thrilled to announce a new series of lessons offered by the Popular Marian University (UPM) of the Focolare Movement. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of the Statutes of the Work of Mary, the guiding principles and legal framework that Chiara Lubich left as a precious part of her legacy. Chiara expressed the importance of the Statutes of the Work of Mary in various ways, defining them as “the photograph of the Movement”, “the chalice into which she poured all the richness of the charism given to her by the Holy Spirit” and “the juridical form of the Movement”[1]. These expressions underline how the Statutes represent not only a set of rules, but also the spiritual and charismatic essence of the Movement, guaranteeing its identity and guiding its future development.
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Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán, President and Co-President of the Focolare Movement, are currently visiting the Holy Land. On 23rd December 23rd, they met with His Eminence Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Patriarch of the Latin Church. It was a valuable opportunity for dialogue and sharing which follows on from the commitment made by the whole Movement […]
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On December 15th, the Focolare Centre in Prosperous opened its doors to welcome people of all ages for a heartfelt Advent gathering, focusing on the true meaning of Christmas and its joy. The event was a wonderful mix of reflection, music and community, designed to inspire participants in the lead-up to Christmas.
The evening began with […]
On 11th June, 1988, the International Conference titled “A Culture of Peace for the Unity of Peoples” convened at Castel Gandolfo, offering a profound reflection on the essential principles of fostering global unity and peace. Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, delivered a timeless address titled “For a Civilization of Unity”, where she articulated a vision rooted in love as the transformative force capable of reshaping society. Lubich emphasized that true peace and unity require a deep awareness of being loved—both humanly and divinely—and a commitment to extending that love into every facet of life. Her words call individuals and communities to engage in a collective journey toward a “new” humanity, driven by a profound sense of spiritual and social responsibility. This address continues to inspire those striving to be builders of peace and instruments of unity in their daily lives and beyond, so much so that part of it was included in the worldwide conference call, “Link Up” of 14th December.
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