Pope Francis to young people around the world: “Christ lives and loves you infinitely”
25 March marks the 5th anniversary of the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation “Christus vivit”, a message of hope and faith from the Holy Father that resonates in the hearts of Shalom youth. Message of Pope Francis Dear young people, Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive! This certainty always makes my heart overflow with joy, and now it inspires me to write you this Message, five years after the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit, the fruit of the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops that had as its theme: “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment”. Above all, I would like my words to be a source of renewed hope for you. In today’s world, ...
Padre João Chagas Wilkes

“Young people always surprise, they are hope for the Church and for the world”
Father João Chagas, priest and missionary of Life Community, has been on mission in Rome for more than 20 years at the service of the Shalom Catholic Community and the universal church. They were years of "richness", full of experiences marked by the protagonism of young people from all over the world, years which now culminate in his return to Fortaleza, Brazil.

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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 ...