13 October 2023
Other informationNewsThe preparation of the European Meeting in Ljubljana is well underway, and for 2023 we have a new way to connect with the pilgrims before even arriving at Ljubljana. For the first time you will be able to see from which countries the pilgrims are coming. But that is not all; you can also filter on the interactive map if the pilgrims are coming in big, medium or small groups, or if there is an (...)
4 August 2023
CommunitySome projects supported by Operation Hope«What do you grow in your field? What are the biggest problems you face and how do you solve them? What have you achieved that you are proud of?» These are some of the questions asked at meetings in the villages of the Lubumbashi region. As well as providing pastoral care, the catechists in the church communities are also involved in setting up and managing cooperatives. The aim is to empower local farmers by providing them with technical support and access to financial resources.
The cooperative model helps people to overcome the obstacles (...)
4 August 2023
CommunitySome projects supported by Operation HopeBuvette is a small town a few kilometres from Jérémie, the capital of the Grande-Anse department. Farming is the main activity here, and the land is very fertile. However, many young people remain unemployed after completing their schooling, or are forced to go elsewhere if they want to practise a trade. Some end up begging, and some girls become pregnant at an early age.
Against this backdrop, (...)
4 August 2023
CommunitySome projects supported by Operation HopeIn the town of Caldas, just south of Medellín, a local association, the Fundación Ramón-Carolina, supports young girls who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. They stay together during the week and see their parents for a short visit every weekend. There are currently around thirty girls divided into two separate groups. They are cared for by a very complete team: three nuns (...)
4 August 2023
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CommunitySome projects supported by Operation Hope«Maison Béthanie» is a non-profit humanitarian association set up in 2000 by Sister Victoire, a Togolese member of the Resurrection of Lazarus of Bethany fraternity in Togo, and who was affected by the poverty and abandonment of children in Lomé.The home takes in orphaned, destitute and/or abandoned children. They receive comprehensive care in terms of food, health, schooling and the beginnings (...)
15 June 2023
Coming to TaizéGroups, adults and familiesHere is some up-to-date information concerning your arrival at Taizé.
▪ On arrival, go directly to Olinda (village of Ameugny): to simplify explanations of your arrival, we won’t welcome you first in Taizé, but in Olinda, from 3:30pm on (see map below). The welcome itself will take place in the Olinda 1 building, with parking available at an accessible distance (parking address: 17 Le Creux à la Berthète, 71460 Ameugny).
▪ Families arriving at Taizé by public transport should get off at the ’Ameugny’ stop. A shuttle bus will be available in Taizé (...)
18 May 2023
CommunitySome projects supported by Operation HopeIn October 2014, Brother Alois went to Cuba, with some brothers, on a stage of the “pilgrimage of trust” to the Caribbean. Prayers were held in Havana and Matanzas. Since 2016, around ten brothers of the community have spent varying lengths of time in the country, enabling them to get to know the situation of the people and the Churches better.
With the pandemic, the economy has collapsed and (...)
16 March 2023
Community9 May: For Pope Leo XIV 4 May: Ecumenical prayer for the Conclave 22 April: Homage to Pope Francis 27 January: Community Council | Prayer of Brother Matthew 21 May 2024: Brother Matthew in Ukraine on a visit of solidarity 051015...
9 May | For Pope Leo XIV Faithful God, we thank you for calling Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Bishop of Rome and Pope Leo XIV. May he be a servant of communion for all your people, and a witness to peace and hope in the human family. (...)
14 March 2023
Around the World2023/24 European Meeting in Ljubljana22 December 2023: A Christmas miracle 14 December 2023: Two days ago I had the first meeting with... 8 December 2023: Did you know how Slovenes celebrate Advent and St Nicholas? 17 November 2023: Changing things around 5 November 2023: Ljubljana: Getting to know the impressive welcome area! 051015
22 December 2023 | A Christmas miracle To truly show you the behind the scenes of this preparation process, we need to talk about last week. When the brothers arrived back from (...)
11 March 2023
Other informationNewsMany of you have noticed that our online presence is intensifying week after week: the first videos on YouTube, photos on Instagram, and links on Twitter and Facebook. It’s up to you on you to find out what interests you in connection with the preparation!
From today, the local preparation has a dedicated page: www.taizeljubljana.si, which you can consult for news concerning the preparations on site.
If you come from another country, keep an eye on the section (www.taize.fr/ljubljana2023) where you can find information about the program for (...)