God my Father, I believe you chose me before the world began. I want to live in harmony with your will. I surrender to your plan for my life. Empower me to be all that I can be and to make a difference in this world. Thank you for calling me!
Our Community
We are a balanced contemplative/apostolic community. Our charism (gift from God to the Church) is to contemplate Christ crucified and to evangelize. We minister in many various ways. We have retreat centers sprinkled all over the United States. Holy Name Retreat Community (where Fr. Cedric lives) in Houston is also our house of formation for the Western province of the Passionists. In addition to the retreat centers at which we minister, some Passionists preach parish missions.
Passionists are on staff in several parishes, and many others minister to people in hospitals and prisons. Our seminary, which was founded in response to Vatican II by the Passionists, Franciscans, and Servites, is the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago (www.ctu.edu) It is the largest theological school of studies in the United States. There are Passionists on staff at CTU to teach and minister.
Is God Calling You?
Consider a vocation! Ask yourself a few questions: Have you been touched by God? Do you have a longing to make a difference in peoples’ lives? Are you searching for the ultimate meaning in your life? Want to follow Jesus in a radical way? You will never know until you make a move!
A Life Of Vocation May Be The Answer!
There are many types of vocations: some are called to marriage; others invited to single life for Jesus. Still others are called to serve as priests and religious. We invite you to consider beginning a relationship with the Passionists. Our "charism" or gift is to meditate upon the Passion of Jesus and proclaim God's love to all! We live significant fulfilling lives of joy and service. Please contact us and let's begin a dialouge.
Congregation Of The Passion (C.P.)
The Passionists are a religious community of priests, brothers, sisters and nuns in the Roman Catholic tradition. We also are comprised of many lay partners – a third type of order – as well as laity who advise and minister with us. We presently minister in 64 countries throughout the world – and came to the United States over 150 years ago.
Our Founder: St. Paul Of The Cross
The Congregation of the Passion(the Passionists) was founded in Italy in 1741 by Paul Daneo, who was subsequently canonized St. Paul of the Cross.
“The Late Pope John Paul II Began His Pontificate With The Words, “Be Not Afraid!” Fear Is The Destroyer Of Destiny. With Faith All Things Are Possible. I Will Be Praying For You.”
~Fr. Cedric, C.P.
Thinking About A Vocation?
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