Participants in the 2007 Catholics on Call program at CTU.
Fr. Clemente Barron, CP
“Catholics on Call” Guides Young Adults
Every summer, “Catholics On Call,” hosts an annual week-long program at Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago, an organization founded in part by the Passionists. This experience is designed for women and men (ages 18 to 30) who may be thinking about a life of service in the Church as a lay minister, religious sister or brother, or priest, and those who are undecided and want guidance in determining how God is calling them.
Joyce Hansen, the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for our Holy Cross Province, provides this reflection.
“If you are ever concerned about the future of the Catholic Church or even the world, just spend some time with the young adults who attend the summer sessions of Catholics on Call (COC).
They are faith-filled, spiritual people who recognize the gifts God has given them and are openly sharing their gifts for the betterment of those around them and around the world. They are willing to sacrifice and spread God’s word through their actions and words. Many of the young people had spent time in developing countries, sharing their life, gifts and faith with the underprivileged in those areas. ”
If you or someone you know would like more information about the Catholics On Call program, please visit www.catholicsoncall.org.
Congratulations to Fr. Clemente Barrón, CP!
Fr. Clemente Barrón, CP, has been serving the worldwide Congregation of the Passion as one of its four new general consultors.
With this recent appointment, Fr. Clemente joins the other General Consultors Fr. Denis Travers, CP, Fr. Luis Alberto Cano, CP, and Fr. Luigi Vaninetti, CP, who provide global support to the current General Superior, Most Rev. Ottaviano D’Egidio (pictured at right).
Currently, Fr. Clemente is dividing his time between Rome and his home at Casa Pasionista Guadalupe in San Antonio, TX. Fr. Clemente helped to found Casa Pasionista Guadalupe some 30 years ago and began his ministry to the Hispanic community. He is also active within the San Antonio Community of Passionist Partners (CPP), a group of lay men and women who study and promote the special Passionist charism.
