An Urgent Call to Protect Our Common Home
On this May 24th, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the encyclical Laudato Si’, ARCORES reaffirms its commitment to the transformative vision that Pope Francis presented to the world: recognizing that we inhabit a Common Home that cries out for our urgent care. Ten years later, the message of Laudato Si’ resonates with greater force. Our
Sister Cleusa: 40 Years of a Legacy Inspiring the Global Mission of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters and ARCORES
As we mark the 40th anniversary of her martyrdom, the figure of Sister Cleusa Carolina Rody Coelho continues to illuminate the path of the Augustinian Recollect Missionary Sisters (MAR) across four continents. On that morning of April 28, 1985, while navigating the Paciá River in the Brazilian Amazon, this religious woman’s life was cut short
The Indelible Mark of Pope Francis
With the passing of Pope Francis, ARCORES and the entire Augustinian Recollect family bid farewell to a transformative figure whose vision has deeply inspired our solidarity mission. The Indelible Mark of Pope Francis: The Legacy of the First Latin American Pontiff and His Harmony with ARCORES As the first Latin American pope, Francis embodied values
ARCORES and the Augustinian Recollect family
ARCORES and the Augustinian Recollect family. This is a historic meeting that brings together all branches of the Augustinian Recollect family for the first time. Convened by the Prior General of the Order, Fr. Miguel Ángel Hernández, this innovative gathering seeks to deepen the shared identity and mission of this religious family born in 1588.
ARCORES Strengthens its Social Mission
ARCORES International, the Augustinian Recollect Solidarity Network, reinforces its commitment to social transformation by actively participating in the 2025 JPIC Formation Workshop, to be held in Rome from February 10-14. This important international gathering, organized by the USG-UISG JPIC Commission, will be conducted under the theme “JPIC MISSION: Pilgrims of Hope for Systemic Transformation for
Laudato Si’ Cross, a gift to Pope Francis from ARCORES
Pope Francis received the ‘Laudato Si’ Cross’ as a gift from ARCORES, the solidarity network of the Order of Augustinian Recollects. The cross is a meaningful interpretation of the ecological advocacy of Pope Francis that inspired millions from different denominational identities to protect nature and people. The ‘Laudato Si’ Cross’ is significantly summarized by Pope
The Importance of Volunteering
ARCORES volunteering represents a unique opportunity for people to give themselves to others and experience the deep sense of solidarity and service that drives its mission. This commitment, structured across various levels: local, national, and international volunteering, allows volunteers to approach the most vulnerable realities, moving hearts towards empathy and action. In each of these
Ecumenical Dialogue through Ecology
The president of ARCORES International, Tagoy Jakosalem, participation in the 2024 Ecumenical Research Forum Conference, held at the prestigious Academy of Mission in Hamburg, Germany, from November 29 to December 1. At this significant gathering, focused on “Grassroots Ecumenism,” Jakosalem presented an innovative research titled “Ecological Action as a Path for Ecumenical Dialogue: A Philippine
The prayer of the poor rises to God
The prayer of the poor rises to God, this is the theme of the 2024 World Day of the Poor. It reminds us and encourages us to live and experience the essential union between prayer and the exercise of charity: “If prayer does not translate into concrete action, it is vain; indeed, faith without works
WORLD MISSION DAY 2024
In a few days, we will be celebrating WORLD MISSION DAY 2024. This year, the date is set for October 20th under the theme “Go and invite everyone to the banquet” (cf. Mt 22:9). Pope Francis emphasizes the Church’s mission to go and invite everyone to the Lord’s feast, without weariness or discouragement. This text