1. The Missionaries of the Precious Blood

2. The C.PP.S. C ongregatio Missionariorum P retiosissimi S anguinis Domini Nostri Iesu Christi C ongregatio Missionariorum P retiosissimi S anguinis Domini Nostri Iesu Christi –C. – congregatio (congregation/society) –PP. – pretiosissimi (most precious) –S. – sanguinis (blood) Popular title in the US – Missionaries of the Precious Blood Popular title in the US – Missionaries of the Precious Blood

3. Spirituality “... Is the entire life of the Christian who seeks to integrate self into the attainment of a relationship of mutuality, communion and friendship with God.” (Mark O`Keefe Becoming Good, Becoming Holy, 1995) “... Is the entire life of the Christian who seeks to integrate self into the attainment of a relationship of mutuality, communion and friendship with God.” (Mark O`Keefe Becoming Good, Becoming Holy, 1995) or a particular vision of the transcendent, way of seeing the world, one’s life and reasons for acting in the world ( McFarland, 1997) or a particular vision of the transcendent, way of seeing the world, one’s life and reasons for acting in the world ( McFarland, 1997)

4. Many Types of Spiritualities More individual sense yet... More individual sense yet... Often a group shares in the particular vision Often a group shares in the particular vision E.g., in Christian Tradition E.g., in Christian Tradition –Franciscan, Jesuit or

5. Many Types of Spiritualities

6. Who/What is C.PP.S.? 529 members in 19 countries 529 members in 19 countries –Increase of 20 from 12/2001 A “society of apostolic life” A “society of apostolic life” –Live together without vows –Are bound together by the “bond of charity” which Gaspar (our founder) believed was stronger than vows. –Came to America in 1865 at request of Archbishop Purcell of Cincinnati to care for German immigrants in western Ohio

7. CPPS Worldwide

8. CPPS World-wide 2 Bishops 2 Bishops 490 Priests 490 Priests 38 Brothers 38 Brothers 15 Definitively incorporated 15 Definitively incorporated 13 Special Formation 13 Special Formation 48 candidates for priesthood & brotherhood 48 candidates for priesthood & brotherhood 4/2014

9. The Precious Blood Family 1. 1. ASC – Sister Adorers of the Blood of Christ 2. 2. Sisters of the Precious Blood Dayton, OH 3. 3. Sisters of the Most Precious Blood – O’Fallon, MO 4. 4. Handmaids of the Precious Blood - New Mexico 5. 5. Sisters Adores of Precious Blood, London-Ontario 6. 6. Figlie della Carità del Preziosissimo Sangue ITALY 7. 7. Suore Missionarie del Preziosissimo Sangue ITALY 8. 8. Suore del Preziosissimo Sangue di Monza ITALY 9. 9. Congregazione Povere Ancelle del Preziosissimo Sangue ITALY 10. 10. Suore Adoratrice del Preziosissimo Sangue ITALY 1. 1. Religieuses Augustines du Precieux Sang - FRANCE 2. 2. Suore Passioniste del Precieux Sang - France 3. 3. Schwestern vom Kostbaren Blut - LIECHTENSTEIN 4. 4. Liefdezusters van Het Kostbaar Bloed - NEDERLAND 5. 5. Evangelische Marienschwesternschaft - GERMANY 6. 6. Jesus-Bruderschaft - GERMANY 7. 7. Society of the Precious Blood- ENGLAND 8. 8. Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon -OR 9. 9. Hermanas de la Preciosa Sangre - CHILE

10. Where are we?

11. Teutonic Province Provincial Leadership Teutonic Province

12. Mission in Chile

13. Poland Deacon Ordination

14. Colombia

15. India

16. Tanzania C.PP.S. Members in Africa

17. Croatia New deacons in Croatia

18. Bishop Erwin Kraeulter of the Xingo diocese of Brazil

19. In Italy Temporary Incorporations in Italian Province

20. Peru & Guatemala

21. Cincinnati Province Although provincial house is in Dayton?!? Although provincial house is in Dayton?!? The largest Province (about 225 members) The largest Province (about 225 members) Sponsor Sponsor –3 missions –2 Colleges –Retirement & Care center for members

22. Colleges Saint Joseph’s College Calumet College of St. Joseph

23. St. Charles Center

24. Mission statement (excerpt) We are called to participate in the on-going renewal of the Church and the realization of the Presence of God among ourselves and those we serve. In our willingness to be flexible and responsive to changing needs, we fulfill our mission through: supporting and nurturing one another embracing a life of prayer calling forth the gifts of the laity and working in collaboration with them preaching and witnessing the word of God promoting conversion and reconciliation pursuing justice ever mindful of the poor and marginalized.

25. Responsive & flexible to needs of Church 1889 – at request of Bishop Dwenger to found a Catholic College here 1889 – at request of Bishop Dwenger to found a Catholic College here In 1940s at general request for foreign missionaries we went to Chile and Peru In 1940s at general request for foreign missionaries we went to Chile and Peru During WW II sent numerous chaplains into military service During WW II sent numerous chaplains into military service Currently trying to respond to needs for reconciliation Currently trying to respond to needs for reconciliation

26. Working with and Empowering the laity People will tell us we are “right in there with them” “we’re down to earth” People will tell us we are “right in there with them” “we’re down to earth” In parishes we work to empower the laity In parishes we work to empower the laity Lay associates: Companions, Unio Sanguinis Christi, Amici Lay associates: Companions, Unio Sanguinis Christi, Amici

27. Ministries Parishes (about 38%) Education (about 12%) –S–S–S–Saint Joseph’s College –C–C–C–Calumet College of St. Joseph –S–S–S–San Gaspar Colleg (Chile) –S–S–S–St. Kaspar Gymnasium (Germany) Foreign Mission (about 8%) Preaching & renewal (about 4%) Support & Service to Province (4%) Retired (about 30%)