THE SILENT MISSIONARIES OF SAINT THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS

The Family of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus started in 2005 at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Portland Oregon USA with a group of friends of Deacon An Vu. It was recognized as a Private Association of the Faithful on Dec 8, 2009 by Archbishop John G. Vlazly, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon.

The Establishment in MONTALBAN – PHILIPPINES

On August 24, 2023

10:00 AM

Bishop Leo Dalmao

The Prelate of Prelature Isabella de Basilian

Visits Teresa House in 1k1 Montalban.

In the meeting with Deacon An Vũ

Bishop suggests that:

The Charism of the Association should be

Three spiritualities blended together:

The Spirituality of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus

The Spirituality of Saint Paul

The Spirituality of Saint Claret.

The members should have community life.

Deacon An Vu proposes:

The Mission of the Association is service in the poor areas where people are Catholics and other religions.

We Nourish the Marginalized poor, the untouchable, the minor tribes, the elderly, the children by Eucharist in Remote Areas, Slums, Prisons, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Homeless Corners, orphanages, bedridden…

The members serve with the spirituality of Saint Therese and by the method of Saint Paul and Saint Claret.

Suggest name for the Congregation:

– Silent Missionaries for the Poor.

– Silent Missionaries for the Marginalized Poor

Bishop Leo: Deacon An Vũ should continue writing down his spirituality, the dreams, plans for the future

Bishop Leo interviewed 4 candidates, asked them whether they really want to serve the poor in remote area all their lives?

4 Candidates will be sent to

Zamboanga

for formation in one year.

Candidates will learn English

Community life

Adapt to new culture, new people

If they are worthy:

2 Deacons will be ordained Priest after father Lito and Lisa visit their home Parishes for more information.

2 remain candidates will be officially in their formation.

Each candidate submits:

• Documents of their ordination
• Recommendation letters
• Personal information: name, Age
• Formation history
• What he wishes

Anyone would like to join submit the same.

Most welcome will be the young Aspirants.

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