A Festival of Free Things: Williamsburg’s Friendsgiving for the World Day of the Poor
On November 8th, the Shalom Catholic Community in Brooklyn held a Friendsgiving event in communion with the Catholic Church’s worldwide initiative, the World Day of the Poor. This Friendsgiving celebration was organized as a Festival of Free Things: free clothes, free meals, free gifts, live music, friendship-building activities, nail services, free rosaries, and more. Everything was offered outdoors on 85 North 15th Street, between Greenpoint and Williamsburg. The event gathered around 120 volunteers, who prepared food deliveries throughout Brooklyn, served meals, distributed clothing, and set up all the spaces. This was the fourth year the Shalom Catholic Community hosted the event in Brooklyn. Over 350 meals were given out, along with 150 pizzas generously made by San Antonio’s Wood Fired ...

Join Us for the Shalom Open Vocational Discernment Retreat 2025
Are you searching for the purpose that will bring true fulfillment to your life? Do you feel called to a path of holiness and self-gift, but need clarity and guidance? The Shalom Open Vocational Discernment Retreat is the perfect opportunity for you to begin this transformative journey. This year, the retreat will be held in three different locations: Sunday, January 26th, 2025, at 9:00 AM Shalom New York 85 North 15th St., Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA Sunday, January 26th, 2025, at 12:00 PM Shalom Evangelization Center 879 St. Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, at 12:00 PM Shalom Boston 42 Sciarappa St., Cambridge, MA, USA The theme for this year is “Holiness, Life Offering, and Radicality”, ...

The Fully Alive Retreat: The Call to Transformation through the Holy Spirit and Grace
The Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit By Higor Fontoura At the Fully Alive Retreat, held from November 22nd to 24th, João Lucas delivered a talk that profoundly impacted my heart. From the moment he spoke, I felt drawn into his message about the Holy Spirit’s transformative power. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as João Lucas shared the Promise of the Father, urging us to open ourselves to a deeper, life-changing relationship with the Holy Spirit. He challenged us from the very beginning, saying, “Rules without relationship equals rebellion.” This simple yet powerful statement struck me deeply. It echoed the sentiment of a previous speaker and reminded me that religious practices without true connection to God can often lead ...

Celebrating Holiness: The Life and Legacy of St. Francis in Our Community
“The Community shall also celebrate, in a particularly solemn way, the feasts and solemnities of Pentecost, the Baptism of the Lord, the Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi, the Sacred Heart, Our Lady and Saint Joseph and the memory of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. Especially during the main liturgical dates of the particular Church where the Community is located, the Community shall participate in the celebrations around the Pastors of the Church, showing their spirit of loyalty and communion.” Statutes of Shalom Catholic Community, 46. On this feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, we are invited to immerse ourselves in the profound simplicity and radical love that defined his life. ...

ACAMPS North America: an encounter that will change your life
Welcome to a vibrant celebration where faith meets adventure, and hearts are set ablaze with the fire of God’s love. ACAMPS North Festival, hosted annually in the scenic embrace of New England, beckons young adults from across the USA and Canada to embark on a journey of faith, community, and profound personal discovery. An Unforgettable Experience ACAMPS isn’t just an event—it’s a transformative experience designed to resonate deeply with young hearts seeking purpose and connection. Rooted in the spirituality of the Shalom Catholic Community, ACAMPS blends dynamic worship, engaging talks, and pulsating music to create an atmosphere where faith comes alive and friendships flourish. A Fusion of Faith and Fun Imagine spending days surrounded by the majestic beauty of New ...

Join our Shalom Open Vocational Discernment Retreat
The Shalom Catholic Community is a family, a Vocation within the Church, which arose from a burning desire to evangelize all people, especially the youth, who are the prime focus of our hearts and mission. We were invited by God to be disciples and ministers of His Peace in the world. We experience and proclaim ‘Peace’, a reality that goes far beyond the absence of conflict. Peace is the very Person of Jesus Christ.  The Shalom Vocational Discernment is for those who wish to discover their vocation and deepen their relationship with the Risen Christ who passed through the Cross. The vocational discernment process lasts for a minimum of one year, and consists of monthly retreat meetings and monthly accompaniment ...

Shalom Catholic Community: Spreading Joy and Faith in Boston through Evangelization and Community Celebration
The Shalom Catholic Community is a charismatic Catholic community that focuses on the evangelization of the young people in Boston and on nurturing its community, which is open to all! At Shalom, there are many fun events and socials that glorify our God and encourage evangelization. For example, during the winter, we provide hot chocolate and invite believers and non-believers alike to participate in Praise and Worship. At the community, there are dedicated and pious missionaries that live for Christ, our Lord. There are Covenant Community Missionaries, who live their missionary vocation in the midst of their professional lives. For example, being a teacher and being a missionary. There are also Life Community Missionaries, who dedicate all their time exclusively ...

Shalom in New York inaugurates a café in Williamsburg to evangelize and gather
“As I have been noticing, people in Williamsburg know how to enjoy a good coffee and a joyful community, so that’s what we are offering to them. In addition and most importantly, we desire to listen and welcome those who pass by,” said Barbara Freitas, one of the missionaries of the Shalom Community in Brooklyn. The SH NY space was constructed by the young adults in the prayer groups of the Shalom Community in Brooklyn. The young adults consulted on the interior design, repainted the walls, and built and hung art inside the space. The space was also financially supported by benefactors who helped to furnish the space. One important benefactor was a neighbor of the Shalom Community in Brooklyn. ...