A Journey toward the Excellence of the Human Family

Historic Malcolm Shabazz Mosque – May 20, 2012

Muslims and Christians recommit to persevere in dialogue

PRESS RELEASE

Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 3 to 4 PMIn all the different time zones of the world

The Young for Unity of the Focolare Movement

is sponsoring the third edition of the worldwide sports-relay: Run4unity.

Annamaria and Danilo Zanzucchi are first married couple entrusted with writing meditations for the Good Friday observance in Rome.

As announced by the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI has chosen Annamaria and Danilo Zanzucchi of the Focolare Movement to write the meditations for the 2012 Way of the Cross, which will take place during Good Friday observances on April 6th at Rome’s Colosseum. This year’s meditations will acknowledge the family’s vital role in sanctifying the world.

(Link to the meditations )

THE FOCOLARE MOVEMENT

Communications Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 17, 2011

Gary Brandl - garybrandl@newcitypress.com

  Clare Zanzucchi - livingcity.ed@livingcitymagazine.com

 

50th Anniversary Publications of the Focolare Movement in North America

PRESS RELEASE:

In 2011 the Focolare marks its 50-year milestone in North America with anniversary celebrations throughout the United States and Canada.

The Focolare Movement  Communications Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — September 20, 2010

Gary Brandl - garybrandl@newcitypress.comClare Zanzucchi - livingcity.ed@livingcitymagazine.com

Focolare Movement                                                                                                             Press Release 3/19/2010

Information Service

CHIARA LUCE BADANO

(1971-1990)WILL  BE  BEATIFIED on Saturday, September 25, 2010at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love in Rome, Italy

Bishop Maritano, promoter of the cause, said she is:

“An incredible witness of faith and strength for the youth of today.”

And Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, said in 2000:

“How much light in her words, in her letters, in her life!

She is a model and witness both for youth and adults.”

New Horizons in EducationConference and Book Launch

The Focolare Movement's spirituality of unity and its application in education was the focus of a talk on April 20, 2010 at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.   It was co-sponsored by the Marist Department of Education and the international Focolare Movement.

2010 Annual Luminosa Award for Unity

For outstanding contribution to universal brotherhood 

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Mariapolis Luminosa, 200 Cardinal Road, Hyde Park, New York 

The Luminosa Award begun in 1988 recognizes persons or associations whose lives and works have given a significant contribution to building bridges of mutual understanding and concern among the diverse Christian denominations and major faith traditions and all people of good will in all aspects of social life. 

Highlights of Emmaus Trip to Asia

Maria "Emmaus" Voce, the president of the Focolare Movement, is in Asia from January-February 2010.

 

Step back in time and enjoy a 1940’s style radio show retelling a timeless, universally loved Christmas story.

Mariapolis Luminosa - December 12 and 13, 2009.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 10:30 a.m. International Center of the Focolare Movement – Rocca di Papa (Rome), Italy Official closing of the Diocesan phase for the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God IGINO GIORDANI (Tivoli 1894 – Rocca di Papa 1980)

One of the most renowned persons of the 1900’s, father of 4 children, writer, journalist, politician, ecumenist,  expert on the Fathers of the Church and co-founder of the Focolare Movement, for his contribution to the spreading of the charism of unity, especially in the family,  in ecumenical,  political and various other aspects of society.

 

The passing of an inspiring life lived for unity and interfaith dialogue

A great friend of Chiara Lubich and of the Focolare Movement she founded, Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, leader of the largest constituent of Muslims in America, will be greatly missed. He died on September 9 in his home in Markham, Illinois, at age 74.

Elected new President of the Focolare Movement, Maria Voce, experienced in ecumenical and iterreligious dialogue and one of Chiara Lubich's closest collaborators.   The new co-president, Giancarlo Faletti, previous co-director of the Focolare in Rome.

Opening of the general Assembly of the Focolare Movement for the Election of the new president. The Pope's message

 

Focolare community readies itself to elect the first president to succeed its founder Journalists, lay people and clergy, upon hearing of Chiara Lubich’s passing on March 14, 2008, all try to understand how her extraordinary legacy will live on and how the movement she founded with more than 2 million adherents worldwide will go ahead without its charismatic leader. Interest, curiosity, apprehension—one’s state of mind may vary, yet a common question arises:

A NEW TOOL FOR THE EVANGELIZATION OF CHILDREN AND OF THE YOUNG AT HEART

The Cube of Love kit has been developed for the evangelization of children and for inspiring students to put the Gospel into practice. Its aim is to combat sources of violence, bullying, anger, tension and loneliness among primary and middle school children and to make their relationship with God and others ever more personal and dynamic. The kit has been tested across the globe including the USA and Canada with visible positive results. It has resolved conflict and violence in schools and created relationships that have led to a culture of caring and kindness.

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