The mission of the Pauline Community of Saint Joseph (PCSJ) is “to bring the Word to the world.” We do this by uniting and galvanizing members of the 10 religious and secular institutes of consecrated life founded by Blessed James Alberione—collectively known as “The Pauline Family”— to collaborate in dynamic and synergistic spiritual works of mercy that facilitate encounter with the Risen Christ.
Our present objective is to establish Saint Joseph Guest House, a retreat center and community hospitality house, which will serve as a base of operations in the southeastern United States for the (Rome-based) Pauline Family and which, in the spirituality of Saint Paul, will offer powerful retreats, bible studies, catechesis, spiritual direction, and personal evangelism and faith-sharing workshops in English and Spanish languages. It is our belief that the works of Saint Paul, the Pauline spirituality of personal integrity, and Alberionian consecrated life offer the solid formation Catholics need today to be able to say with Saint Paul, "It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me" (Gal 2:20).
Together with Mary, St. Joseph brought the Word to the world before anyone!
Our "St. Paul Guest House" ministry in Tennessee has helped people in crisis since its opening in 2016. Whether we helping a married couple work through obstacles to living in love or assisting people in need of temporary food, clothing or shelter, our guest house has been a refuge. Now, St. Paul Guest House is currently occupied on an ongoing basis by a young man finding his way in life.
This is where St. Joseph Guest House comes in! We wish to purchase a large house in Chattanooga, TN to serve more people with the hospitality of Christ. Will you help us secure a retreat center and Pauline base of operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Our plans for this initiative includes Pauline retreats, workshops, training in evangelization of culture, spiritual direction and silent retreats, and also the support of priests in need of healing and retreat from active ministry. We welcome long-term funding partners for this project. In reference to the care of priests, the Blessed Virgin Mary has stated in messages received by the visionary Mirjana in Medjugorje (now a Vatican-approved place of pilgrimage), "As a mother, I implore you not to forget those whom my Son has called to lead you. Carry them in your heart and pray for them. Thank you" (January 2, 2018)."
To partner with us in the works of evangelization--works which are proper to the Church's mission and works for which PCSJ members are vowed and consecrated to carry out--please click the donate button below. You will be redirected back to our donation level selection page.
For further questions or to express special interests, feel free to contact Lisa at paulinecommunityofstjoseph@gmail.com.
Thanks for your commitment to the Church and to funding Christian cultural renewal in the United States.
Thanks for your commitment to the Church and to funding Christian cultural renewal in the United States.