Have you ever thought about why you came into this world? What’s your mission?
The Shalom Community offers a path of vocational discernment to those who desire to listen to God’s will and live a process of vocational accompaniment.
The Shalom Charism is proclaimed in the heart of Slovakia
A group of missionaries from the Life and Covenant Community, coming from different parts of Europe, brought the joy of Christ’s Resurrection and the Shalom charism to the Slovak cities of Žilina and Bytča.
Friends of Shalom: José, Alexandre, and Carlos have lunch with Pope Leo XIV at the 9th World Day of the Poor
The Holy Father invited all those gathered today, November 16, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican to live this celebration of the World Day of the Poor with a “spirit of fraternity and thanksgiving,” remembering Pope Francis with affection.
Image of Saint Dulce of the Poor is enthroned at the Jubilee of the Poor in Rome
The event, promoted by the Holy See, brings together pilgrims from various parts of the world for moments of prayer, sharing, and service to those most in need.
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 ...
Moysés Azevedo Begins Visit to Shalom Missions in North America, Starting in New York
On the morning of November 6, Moysés Azevedo, founder and general moderator of the Shalom Catholic Community, arrived in New York City, kicking off a series of visits to the Community’s missions across North America. Accompanied by his general assistant, Fr. Saulo Dantas, and the regional coordinator of Shalom for North America, Fr. Cristiano Pinheiro, Moysés will visit the Shalom missions in New York, Toronto,and Boston. The first stop of the trip was the ‘Life Community’ house and the Shalom Evangelization Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he was warmly welcomed by the local community. Later that morning, Moysés and the Shalom missionaries in New York received a visit from The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese ...
Shalom North America Holds Its First Regional Congress
The Shalom Catholic Community in Boston will host its first North American Congress with the presence of the founder, Moyses Azevedo, with his first visit in North America.
Chapel of Our Lady Blessed in the Church of the Risen One Who Passed Through the Cross
The Mass marking the first anniversary of the Dedication of the Church of the Risen One Who Passed Through the Cross was presided over by Bishop Antônio Catelan, auxiliary bishop of Rio de Janeiro.
The Shalom Catholic Community in Brooklyn Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
October 22, 2020 marked the founding of the Shalom Catholic Community in Brooklyn, a date providentially aligned with the feast day of Saint John Paul II. For the past five years, the Community has lived its mission of contemplative prayer, fraternal life, and evangelization—serving the Church and all those in search of God, in need of His love, and longing for an encounter with Him. A Mission in the Heart of Brooklyn Nestled between the gentrified neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, the Shalom Community house is surrounded by a youthful and diverse population. While these areas are known for trendy bars, restaurants, and waterfront parks, they are not commonly associated with active faith life—some have even referred to the area ...
General Council and Regional Leaders Conclude Retreat with a Call to Bold Evangelization
The retreat concluded last Friday, the 10th, with the General Council and Regional Leaders of the Shalom Catholic Community. The meeting focused on three main points: evaluation of the missions, analysis of foundation requests for 2026, and discussion of various topics presented by the Council.
