3rd edition of the pilgrimage to the Saint Joseph Oratory
On 25th and 26th of April, Shalom Catholic Community in Toronto promoted the third edition of the pilgrimage to the Oratory of Saint Joseph in Montreal, Quebec. Once a year, since 2012, with the exception of 2014, the community organizes a pilgrimage to sacred Catholic places in Canada. This initiative is an important way to […]
Co-founder
Maria Emmir Oquendo Nogueira is the co-founder and responsible for all the teachings in the Shalom Catholic Community. Emmir is married and has four children. She was born in Fortaleza (Brazil). She has lived in Rio de Janeiro since she was 5 until her twenties. Her education was given by the Lourdine and Ursoline sisters, […]
Founder
Moysés Louro de Azevedo Filho is the founder and general moderator of the Shalom Catholic Community. He is also a counselor of the Pontifical Council for the laity since 2007, and of the Pontifical Council for the promotion of the New Evangelization since 2011. Moysés was born in 4th november 1959 in Fortaleza (Brazil). He […]
History
The Shalom Catholic Community was founded on 9th July 1982, after that its founder, Moysés Louro de Azevedo Filho, had offered his life and youth to take Christ and the Catholic Church to those who were distant, specially, the youth. On 30th June 1980, Pope John Paul II arrived in Brazil for his first visit […]
God’s love is the best experience of my life
My name is Juliana, I’m from the state of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), I’m 17 years old. It’s been over three years that I take part in prayer groups, meetings, cenacles, and retreats. However, about one year ago, I let Jesus touch me with His infinite mercy and eternal love. That was the best […]
“Let our lives be conquered and transformed by the Resurrection,”
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis recited the Regina Coeli on Easter Monday, leading the pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square in a rousing chant of “Christ is risen!” “In Him, through our Baptism, we are risen, we have passed from death to life, from the slavery of sin to the freedom of love,” said the Pope. “This […]
Easter Lunch
Shalom Catholic Community in Toronto promoted this past Sunday an Easter Lunch. Counting with the presence of members of Shalom Community as well with some friends we prayed, praised and celebrated the resurrection of Christ and his presence in our midst with music, fellowship and delicious food. Thanks for all who could join us. […]
“Children are never a mistake “
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis held his weekly General Audience on Wednesday, during which he continued his catechetical series on the family, concluding his reflections on the role of children in family life. Below, please find the English summary of the Holy Father’s prepared remarks. *********************************** Dear Brothers and Sisters: Today we continue our reflection on […]