International Meeting of Josephite Formators

12 September 2026

Under the coordination of General Councilor Fr. Jacob Yeboah (C.S.J.), formators from Brazil (Fr. Geraldo Canever, Fr. Elves Bessa), the Central Delegation (Fr. Maximo Mantija, Fr. Shine John), Ecuador/Colombia (Fr. Julio Cesar Hernandez), the African Vice-Province (Fr. Arnaud Aniou), and India (Fr. Eugine Juliyan, Fr. Soos Antony Deeman). Other formators, unable to attend in person, are following the proceedings online.

The goal of the meeting is to reinvigorate the initial formation of the Josephines of Murialdo, keeping their roots firmly planted in the Charism but with the necessary openness to future developments. At the heart of the program is the update of the Josephine Formation Guidelines for the entire Congregation.

To all of them we extend our sincere thanks and our best wishes for fruitful work in the serious and profound accompaniment of our candidates and aspirants to the Josephine Religious Life.

News

Other news

Meeting Between the Italian Provincial Council and the General Council

On September 8, at the current provincial headquarters at Via degli Etruschi 7 in Rome, at the request of the Provincial Superior, Fr. Carmelo Prestipino (C.S.J.), the two Councils met with the aim of jointly examine some fundamental decisions for the Italian Province, following their Assembly held in Turin in recent days. Among the topics discussed were: the reorganization of the Italian Province in light of the decline in vocations, the assignments and placements of certain confreres, the financial restructuring involving the management of the Mother House’s real estate, and the procedures for implementing the “Economic-Charismatic Pact” across all the Province’s works, including those of ENGIM (Ente Nazionale Giuseppini del Murialdo). It was a moment of genuine sharing of concerns, but also of hopes for the future. The two Councils will develop concrete proposals to be presented on September 23 during an online meeting, while the final decisions will be communicated to the confreres via a joint document.

08 September 2026

Murialdo 2027 Calendar: A Year to Experience Together

The Murialdo 2027 Agenda is currently being prepared; it is designed to accompany the days of the new year with events, reflections, and words inspired by the charism of St. Leonardo Murialdo. It will be a special edition, dedicated to the journey of preparation for the bicentennial of our Founder’s birth. A small, everyday item and, at the same time, a great gift idea for anyone who wants to feel like part of the Murialdina Family. To request your copies, please email vita.g@murialdo.org. Due to logistical reasons, a small contribution toward shipping costs may be requested. The Letter from the Father General, Fr. Nadir Poletto Building the Civilization of Love To all of you who accompany us through the Congregation’s Calendar, in the initiatives and events of the Congregation of St. Joseph and the Murialdo Family: We are delighted and sincerely grateful for this sense of participation and sharing in daily life that you offer in our communities and works throughout the world. Sharing responsibility for the Murialdo mission is a blessing for everyone. The Church’s current message—which also sets forth guidelines for the future of the Church, our Congregation of St. Joseph, and the entire Murialdo Family, as presented in Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas—leads us to recognize the profound cultural, social, and technological challenges that society, and young people in particular, are facing in this time of profound change. If the trend in today’s world is to build a “New Babel,” which represents the idolatry of profit at the expense of the most vulnerable and increases the risk of dehumanization, we are called, according to Pope Leo XIV, to build the “New Jerusalem”—the city of love, where love is the sole guiding principle of economic, political, and cultural life. My hope for this year, 2027, is to make notes in my calendar that will contribute to the building of a new society, where God and humanity live together. Another event not to be missed this year is the celebration of the bicentennial of the birth of St. Leonardo Murialdo, which will begin in October 2027 and conclude in October 2028. In anticipation of this historic anniversary, we are all invited to participate in the celebrations and events that will involve the entire Murialdo Family. A warm, brotherly greeting to everyone. Fr. Nadir Poletto Father General

07 September 2026

Training and Support Network: The School for Educators in San Giuseppe Vesuviano

From August 28 to 30, 2026, the community of San Giuseppe Vesuviano hosted the training program "School for Educators", three intensive days dedicated to educators and professionals, with the primary goal of inspiring renewal under the guiding theme: “One thing leads to another... Change, Renewal, Transformation”. The training program offered educators an experience rich in spirituality, sharing, and rediscovery of the local area, fostering discussion on the themes of renewal and personal and communal transformation. The program alternated between moments of guided reflection, prayer, and pedagogical insights—such as the focus on Murialdi’s spiritual foundations and the presentation of the “School for Educators” accompaniment program by Fr. Victor Abreu and Fr. Alejandro Bazan—and meaningful field visits and experiences. Among these were visits to the early Christian basilicas and the community of the Salesian Sisters in Torre del Greco; a meeting with the “Jamm restiamo umani” association in Marigliano; and the testimony of the “La Paranza” cooperative in the Rione Sanità neighborhood of Naples, culminating in a concluding reflection session held at the Murialdian mission in Naples. What is the "Murialdo Welcome Network" in Italy? The Murialdo Welcome Network in Italy brings together all the ministries, communities, group homes, day centers, and socio-educational projects promoted by the Giuseppini del Murialdo and the lay members of the Murialdo Family throughout the country. It serves as the operational and charismatic arm that addresses the needs of children, at-risk youth, vulnerable families, and people at risk of social exclusion. By working together as a network, these organizations share the pedagogy of love taught by St. Leonard Murialdo, transforming their welcoming efforts into a journey of growth, education, and social reintegration.

31 August 2026