Missionaries of the Precious Blood

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Missionaries of the Precious Blood

We are a Society of Apostolic Life of priests and brothers. We share a common mission and community life sustained by a spirituality of the Blood of Christ

We are a Society of Apostolic Life founded by St. Gaspar del Bufalo in Rome in 1815. Today we are a worldwide community serving the Church in 20 countries around the world. In our site you can find information for contacting me and for contacting members of the congregation around the world. We invite you to learn more about us: our history, our spirituality and charism, and our current shared lif

e and mission as a community of priest, brothers and lay associates. We especially invite you to share with us a prayerful gratitude for the great gift of salvation given to us through the shedding of Christ's blood. Glory to the Blood of Jesus! Very Rev. Francesco Bartoloni, C.PP.S
Moderator General

www.cppsmissionaries.org

01/09/2026

YOUTH BIBLE MISSION: YOUNG PEOPLE WALKING TOWARDS PEACE (COLOMBIA, LATIN AMERICAN PROVINCE)

We have a longstanding tradition at Our Lady of the Alpes Parish to mark the month of September: for over five years we come together to celebrate the Bible Month in the Colombia district of the Latin America Province, thanks to an initiative started by Fr. Joseph Deardorff, C.PP.S.

The most valuable thing about this space is that the young people who are preparing for Confirmation take the lead. They are the ones who accompany, direct and guide their comrades in each encounter, sharing their faith face to face. With Christ as their guide and the Bible as their light, this booklet is the tool that guides them in their mission.

During these weeks, the group goes deeper into four fundamental topics for daily and community life:

1. God is Merciful: To discover and experience that unconditional love that always welcomes us.
2. Reconciliation: A necessary step to heal wounds and reach out to each other.
3. Forgiveness: The key to releasing burdens, removing resentments and renewing our relationships.
4. Peace: The result of living mercy and forgiveness, encouraging young people to build peace in their environments.

It is an open invitation to the entire parish to support the journey of our young people and allow ourselves to be moved by their energy in this experience of the Word.

If you want to get the complete text in Spanish, or the translation into English, please contact the Communications Office at: [email protected]

22/08/2026

ENCUENTRO VOCACIONAL EN GUATEMALA

Un sí que transforma la vida

Carisma misionero y jóvenes con un corazón dispuesto a dejarse conducir por Dios: el Señor sigue llamando y esperando una respuesta generosa.

El Encuentro Vocacional es una oportunidad para detenernos, escuchar su voz y descubrir el camino al que Él nos invita. No tengas miedo de preguntarte: ¿Señor, qué quieres de mí?

Que cada joven tenga la valentía de dar respuesta al llamado de Dios y descubrir la alegría de entregar su vida al servicio de Dios y de su pueblo.

¡Atrévete a escuchar, a responder y a servir!
La misión comienza cuando nos dejamos conducir por Dios.

Oremos por las vocaciones!

19/08/2026

RECOGNITION TO THE CPPS COMMUNICATIONS TEAM IN THE US

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood, United States Province, were recognized at the 2026 Catholic Media Association awards, an annual program honoring outstanding achievements in Catholic journalism, communications, and digital media.

• Magazine of the Year (second place): Religious order magazines and print newsletters Missionary Pulse
• Best Video (second place) : Religious life, diocesan and national news organizations Missionaries of the Precious Blood, United States Province —Chad DeBoard, Rebecca Seum, and Patrick Higgins
• Best Feature Article (honorable mention): Professional and special interest, including clergy and religious “The Spirit of Service” in Missionary Pulse—Rebecca Seum
• Graphic Artist/Designer of the Year (honorable mention)—Chad DeBoard
• Best Social Media Campaign (honorable mention): Advertising Campaigns Restoring Hope: Missionaries of the Precious Blood podcast—Chad DeBoard
• Communications Director of the Year (honorable mention)—Patrick Higgins

https://www.preciousbloodus.org/resources

17/08/2026

Camping and Caring for the World in the Iberian Province

From August 1 to 8, 860 Scouts from the Évora National Scout Corps camped at the CACHA camp in Malpique, Portugal. Participants included Cub Scouts (6 to 10 years old), Scouts (10 to 14 years old), Pioneers (14 to 18 years old), and Rovers (18 to 22 years old), accompanied by their leaders. Around fifty non-scout volunteers were involved in the services.
All activities took place under the motto: “90 Years of Journey and Service – 8 Days of Magic in the Forest.”
The camp was a true forest and was full of activities: treasure hunts, raids, water activities, a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Fatima, community service, campfires… and celebrations of faith.
Fr. Luís Filipe (CPPS), along with Fr. Tiago (Diocesan) and Fr. Gui (Angola), who has worked with these children and young people as a Regional Assistant for several years, were present to promote the experience of faith. There is a group in the region whose patron saint is St. Gaspar del Bufalo. In his words:
“This is an opportunity to bring the spirituality of the Precious Blood to children, young people and adults, to bring the community spirit to the groups (scouts work in groups), and to witness the value of Christ's blood and His sacrifice for love, helping them to discover the meaning of giving their lives and loving service to others.”
The tree of life stood out as the centerpiece of the camp, uniting all participants in building a better world. At the close of the camp, a tree was planted in that place, which will endure and be a memory in the future, as it marked the beginning of the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of scouting in the Diocese of Évora (Portugal).
The Eucharist brought the entire camp together on August 2 and was presided over by Bishop D. Pedro (Diocese of Portalegre and Castelo Branco), who mentioned how fundamental it is to base life on the secure tree that is Jesus, to live the values of building the world, of friendship between people and of the commitment of life based on faith for the construction of peace.
In the end, the smile on the face of each participant is a sign of hope and that "the best way to be happy is to contribute to the happiness of others" (Baden Powell).

15/08/2026

OUR COMMUNITY IN LATAM CELEBRATES THE 211 YEARS OF FOUNDATION OF THE CONGREGATION

It is with profound joy and gratitude that we celebrate 211 years since the founding of the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.

We give thanks to God for the journey we have undertaken, for every missionary, every community, and every person who, throughout these years, has lived out the charism of proclaiming and experiencing the redeeming love of the Precious Blood of Jesus.

As our founder, Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, dreamed:

“I wish I had a thousand tongues to soften every heart toward the Precious Blood of Jesus.”

May his example continue to inspire us to be Missionaries of the Blood of Christ, bringing hope, reconciliation, faith, and love to every heart and every place where God sends us.

211 years of dedication, prayer, and mission
211 years in service to the Precious Blood of Jesus

Happy anniversary to the entire family of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood!

01/08/2026

TEMPORARY RENEWAL IN THE LATIN AMERICAN PROVINCE

On July 29, the temporary renewal of Vítor, Wanderson, Mynór and David, four seminarians of our Theology Studies group took place at Our Lady of the Alps Parish in Bogota, Colombia.

The Presider of the celebration was Fr. Máximo, the Provincial, who was in the city for the Canonical Visit, together with the Vice Provincial and the Treasurer, Fr. José Luis.

Let’s continue to pray for vocations, especially for these young men and for all those who are in the formation process.

Blessings for all!

25/07/2026

A HISTORICAL DAY
A moment of profound grace for the Missionaries: yesterday, the solemn translation of the remains of Monsignor Gaetano Bonanni, Bishop of Norcia and founder of the Evangelical Workers.

The ceremony took place in the presence of the Chancellor of the Diocese of Spoleto-Norcia and witnesses: 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢 and 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢, Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood, the faithful of San Felice, and many USC lay associates.
After the earthquake that destroyed the Norcia Cathedral, the remains rested in the local cemetery. The urn will arrive in Rome today (July 23rd), around 5:00 PM, at its final destination: the church of Santa Maria in Trivio.

(On the picture some USC San Felice Lay Associates with Bonanni’s relic)

Source: Primavera Missionaria

16/07/2026

60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MISSIONARIES OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD IN TANZANIA, JULY 1st&2nd 2026.
By Chesco Msaga, C.PP.S
Tanzania.

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood (CPPS) marked their 60th anniversary in Tanzania with a two-day celebration on July 1 and 2, 2026, highlighted by a challenge from leadership to expand their Precious Blood Spirituality across the African continent.

Very Rev. Fr. Emanuele Lupi, CPPS, the Moderator General, urged the Tanzanian Province to lead a new wave of mission work.
“The African continent is waiting for this dream to become reality,” Fr. Lupi said during an incorporation Mass on July 1. “Do not be afraid to accept the challenge of the mission, that could lead you to live in those new cultures where we have not yet arrived, but which so much need to know the richness of the spirituality of the Blood of Christ.”
The anniversary event also served as a milestone for the growth of the order. During the July 1 liturgy, four new missionaries were definitively incorporated into the Congregation: Deacons Gervas Kway, Gregory Mbwete, Ladislaus Lussato, and Samson Masiko.
The celebrations culminated the following day on July 2, drawing a crowd of more than 5,000 devotees and parishioners. The anniversary's climax Mass was presided over by the Archbishop of Mbeya, Most Rev. Gervas Nyaisonga, who officially ordained the four newly incorporated missionaries into the diaconate. Joining the celebration were Bishop Edward Mapunda of the Singida Diocese and Bishop Antony Lagwen of the Mbulu Diocese.
Government Commends Historic Partnership
Representing the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Deus Clement Sangu, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office for Labour, Employment, and Relations, praised the long-standing relationship between the state and the religious order.
In his address, Minister Sangu expressed gratitude for the historic collaboration between the government and the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in combatting poverty, disease, and illiteracy across the nation.
A Legacy of Growth
The CPPS mission in Tanzania began humbly in 1966 in Manyoni, located within the Singida Region. The groundwork was laid by three Italian pioneers: Don Giuseppe Montenegro, Don Dino Gioia, and Brother Franco Palumbo. They were later joined by missionaries from Canada and the United States, navigating a vast region that lacked basic infrastructure and faced severe isolation.
Six decades later, the Tanzanian Province has grown to include 118 definitively incorporated members. Today, its missionaries serve not only in Tanzania but also internationally, with active ministries in Italy, the United States, Germany, and Canada.

https://www.preciousbloodtz.org/

14/07/2026

ENGLISH:
Dear brothers and sisters,
We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Marcello Lupi, the beloved father of the Most Rev. Fr. Emanuele Lupi, C.PP.S.
Mr. Marcelo passed away early this morning, Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, at 3:20 AM.
We ask all CPPS family and friends to keep Rev. Father Emanuele and his family in your prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord grant them comfort, and may Mr. Marcello rest in the eternal peace of Christ.
The family is making the funeral arrangements, and the date will be communicated in the coming days.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

NB. A humble request from Rev. Fr. Emanuele Lupi: He won’t be able to respond to emails in the coming days.

ESPAÑOL:
Querido, hermanos, hermanas y Familia de la Preciosa Sangre:
Con profundo pesar, pero con la firme esperanza en la Resurrección, les comunicamos el sensible fallecimiento del Sr. Marcello Lupi, querido padre de nuestro Hermano y Padre Emanuele Lupi, C.PP.S.
El Sr. Marcello ha partido a la Casa del Padre a primeras horas de la mañana de hoy, martes 14 de julio de 2026, a las 3:20 AM.

Pedimos encarecidamente a toda la familia, amigos y miembros de la C.PP.S. que mantengan al Padre Emanuele y a su familia en sus intenciones y oraciones durante este tiempo de profundo dolor. Que la Sangre de Cristo sea su fortaleza, que el Señor les conceda el consuelo y que el Sr. Marcello repose en la paz eterna de Dios

13/07/2026

Provincial Assembly of the CPPS in the Iberian Province.
Between June 30th and July 3rd, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood were gathered for their Provincial Assembly at the diocesan Major Seminary in Cáceres (Spain).
The assembly has come to an end. And the question arises: what remains? The answer is simple: sharing of life and priestly fraternity, strong and profound prayer, silences, laughter, and lively conversations.
This is the Iberian Province of the CPPS, serving the Church in Cáceres, Orcasitas, Proença a Nova, Vila Viçosa, Bissaquil/Safim… where we embrace different cultures with Portuguese, Spanish, or Guinean influence. We serve with joy and hope.
With the help of Fr. António Baus, with his experience of ecclesial service in Latin America and North America, the awareness of fidelity to the project of Jesus Christ was reinforced in the various places where the missionaries are.
July 1st was a wonderful day, sharing with the lay people who wish to immerse their lives in the loving heart of Christ.
Now it is time to go out into the world and be "farmers in the field," as St. Gaspar del Bufalo asks.

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