Somascan Fathers and Brothers (C.R.S.)
"I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you." Jn14:18
About us
Who we are
The Somascan Congregation is a clerical institute of pontifical right, consisting of religious, priests and laymen. On December 6th, 1568, St. Pius V included the new Company, that was developing with rich fruits for the Church, among the Congregations of the Clerics Regular. He gave her the right to profess solemn vows and subjected her directly to the Apostolic See.
Ministries
The Somascans continue the legacy of St. Jerome's commitment in serving the poor and taking care of orphans and troubled youth. In different countries around the world, they work for this cause in a variety of initiatives.
Spirituality
Following the example of Jesus and his disciples, her members live in community sharing everything in common; they persevere united in prayer and work, strive for the perfection of charity in humility of heart, meekness, and benignity, loving poverty and work, with the most ardent desire to attract and unite all people to God.
Our Founder - Saint Jerome Emiliani
The humble Congregation of the Somascan religious originates from the Company of the Servants of the Poor, which was founded in the Church of God by St. Jerome Emiliani under the action of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation Worldwide
Religious consecration inserts us by a new way into the Mystery of the Church, People of God, Bride of Christ, and Temple of the Spirit. Therefore, we are to be attentive to her needs, faithful to the directives of her shepherds, and zealous so that Christ may continuously renew in her he sanctity of the Apostolic times.